Johnny Lever
August 14, 1957 (67 years old) in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Johnny Lever (born John Prakash Rao Janumala; 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the first stand-up comedians in India. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana (1997) and Dulhe Raja (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 ยทDe De Pyaar De 2as
- 2025 ยทHousefull 5as
- 2025 ยทBe Happyas
- 2025 ยทBadass Ravi Kumaras Raja
- 2024 ยทI Want to Talkas Johnny
- 2024 ยทLantranias Deelip
- 2013 ยทEnemmyas Eric Collaco
- 2011 ยทTell Me O Kkhudaas Pandurang P.
- 2011 ยทBe-Carefulas Lobo
- 2010 ยทBhavnao Ko Samjhoas Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
- 2009 ยทAao Wish Kareinas Hitchcock
- 2009 ยทPaying Guestsas Ballu Singh
- 2004 ยทHatya: The Murderas Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 2004 ยทMeri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahinas Chitra Gupta
- 2002 ยทKehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baaras Natwar
- 2002 ยทYeh Dil Aashiqanaaas
- 2000 ยทBeti No. 1as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 ยทShikarias Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 ยทDangerousas Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 ยทTera Jadoo Chal Gayaaas Maggi
- 2000 ยทHum To Mohabbat Karegaas Kutti
- 2000 ยทDil Hi Dil Meinas Professor
- 2000 ยทKrodhas
- 1999 ยทLaawarisas Gaflet
- 1998 ยทWajoodas Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 ยทTirchhi Topiwaleas
- 1998 ยทMardas Bindas
- 1998 ยทAakrosh: Cyclone Of Angeras
- 1998 ยทMiss 420as Tony Fernandes
- 1997 ยทDo Ankhen Barah Hathas Rickshaw walla
- 1997 ยทHimalay Putraas Joe
- 1996 ยทDushman Duniya Kaas Head Master
- 1996 ยทBhishmaas
- 1996 ยทDaraaras Hari
- 1996 ยทIs Raat Ki Subah Nahinas
- 1995 ยทHaqeeqatas Tony
- 1995 ยทCriminalas Changu
- 1995 ยทMohinias Bhola
- 1994 ยทYaar Gaddaras Police Inspector
- 1994 ยทZamane Se Kya Darnaas Pickpocket
- 1994 ยทEkka Raja Ranias Guruji
- 1990 ยทBandh Darwazaas Gopi
- 1989 ยทKala Bazaaras Kutti
- 1989 ยทMujrimas Lakhpati
- 1989 ยทMajbooras
- 1989 ยทSaayaas
- 1989 ยทSuryaa: An Awakeningas Jani
- 1988 ยทAakhri Adaalatas Havaldar
- 1988 ยทKasamas Buddhu
- 1987 ยทJalwaas Muthu
- 1987 ยทParivaaras
- 1986 ยทLove 86as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- Future ยทWelcome to the Jungleas
- 2023 ยทKya Masti Kya Dhoomas
- 2023 ยทPop Kaun?as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2023 ยทAflatoonas Nawab Ali
- 2023 ยทBad Boyas
- 2022 ยทCirkusas Polson bhai
- 2022 ยทNaam Tha Kanhaiyalalas
- 2022 ยทJaysuk Zdpayoas Mansukh
- 2021 ยทHungama 2as
- 2020 ยทCoolie No. 1as Jagjit Godbole
- 2020 ยทKannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaalas
- 2019 ยทHousefull 4as Winston Churchgate
- 2019 ยทTotal Dhamaalas Shubroto
- 2017 ยทGolmaal Againas Pappi Bhai
- 2017 ยทJudwaa 2as Pappu Passport
- 2017 ยทPappa Tamne Nahi Samjaayas
- 2016 ยทSanta Banta Pvt Ltdas Chooza
- 2015 ยทDilwaleas Mani Bhai
- 2015 ยทI Am Offendedas Self
- 2014 ยทIt's Entertainmentas Habibullah Shiekh
- 2014 ยทRangas
- 2013 ยทSingh Saab the Greatas Gulwinder
- 2013 ยทBossas Zorawar
- 2013 ยทComedy Nights with Kapilas Self
- 2013 ยทYamla Pagla Deewana 2as Bunty
- 2013 ยทDeewana Main Deewanaas (uncredited)
- 2012 ยทKhiladi 786as Inspector Kambli
- 2012 ยทPlayersas Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2011 ยทLove Mein Ghumas Sukhia
- 2011 ยทMasti Expressas Veeru Bhai
- 2011 ยทYamla Pagla Deewanaas Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2010 ยทGolmaal 3as Puppy
- 2010 ยทKhatta Meethaas Anshuman
- 2010 ยทPrem Kaa Gameas Ramnik Chedda
- 2010 ยทDulha Mil Gayaas Krrish
- 2010 ยทDulha Mil Gayaas Hussain Bhai
- 2009 ยทDe Dana Danas Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2009 ยทAll the Best: Fun Beginsas Tobu
- 2009 ยทDhoondte Reh Jaaogeas Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008 ยทKonchem Kottagaas
- 2008 ยทRaceas Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 ยทMajha Navra Tujhi Baikoas
- 2006 ยทChashme Bahaddaras Mokashi
- 2006 ยทPhir Hera Pherias Munnabhai
- 2006 ยท36 China Townas KK
- 2006 ยทSaawan... The Love Seasonas Funsukh
- 2005 ยทDeewane Huye Paagalas Murugan
- 2005 ยทKhullam Khulla Pyaar Karenas Pashabhai
- 2004 ยทAabra Ka Daabraas Maneklal
- 2003 ยทZinda Dilas
- 2003 ยทKoi... Mil Gayaas Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 ยทMain Prem Ki Diwani Hoonas Johnny
- 2003 ยทChalte Chalteas Nandu
- 2003 ยทKash Aap Hamare Hoteas Native Indian Black face
- 2003 ยทKhushias Milestone
- 2003 ยทKucch To Haias Popatlal
- 2003 ยทBanana Brothersas
- 2002 ยทKarzas
- 2002 ยทChalo Ishq Ladaayeas Police Officer
- 2002 ยทAkhiyon Se Goli Maareas Master Subramaniam
- 2002 ยทAwara Paagal Deewanaas Chhota Chhatri
- 2002 ยทPyaar Diwana Hota Haias Paresh Chaval
- 2002 ยทJeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Himself
- 2002 ยทTumko Na Bhool Paayengeas Pakhandee Baba
- 2002 ยทYeh Mohabbat Haias Jaggi
- 2001 ยทAamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiyaas Appu Khote
- 2001 ยทKabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghamas Haldiram Rawat
- 2001 ยทAjnabeeas Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- 2001 ยทAลokaas Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- 2001 ยทNayak: The Real Heroas Topi
- 2001 ยทLove Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karegaas Aslam Bhai
- 2001 ยทChori Chori Chupke Chupkeas Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- 2001 ยทFarzas Taxi
- 2000 ยทGhaathas Screwdriver
- 2000 ยทDeewaneas
- 2000 ยทKunwaraas Gopal Ahuja
- 2000 ยทJoru ka Ghulamas Kanhaiya
- 2000 ยทHadh Kar Di Aapneas Lawyer
- 2000 ยทDulhan Hum Le Jayengeas Chirkund
- 2000 ยทPhir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustanias Pappu Junior
- 2000 ยทKaho Naa... Pyaar Haias Inspector Parab
- 2000 ยทMelaas Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 2000 ยทJwalamukhias
- 2000 ยทBhootnias
- 1999 ยทJaanwaras (uncredited)
- 1999 ยทBaadshahas Ram Lal
- 1999 ยทHello Brotheras Havaldar Hatela
- 1999 ยทKadhalar Dhinamas Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 ยทSirf Tumas Niranjan
- 1999 ยทGanga Ki Kasamas
- 1999 ยทSilsila Hai Pyar Kaas Johnny
- 1999 ยทInternational Khiladias Focus
- 1999 ยทDaag: The Fireas Sundar
- 1999 ยทHum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hainas Sunny Goyal
- 1999 ยทBenaamas Munna Mobile
- 1998 ยทKuch Kuch Hota Haias Col. Almeida
- 1998 ยทBaroodas Presenter
- 1998 ยทKareebas Bighelaal
- 1998 ยทJab Pyaar Kisise Hota Haias Mahesh
- 1998 ยทHitleras O Men
- 1998 ยทDo Numbrias
- 1997 ยทIshqas Johny
- 1997 ยทJudge Mujrimas Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 ยทYes Bossas Madhav Lalwani
- 1997 ยทKoylaas Chhote (Shankar's friend)
- 1997 ยทAgnee Morchaas
- 1997 ยทDaayanas
- 1996 ยทRaja Hindustanias Balvant Singh
- 1996 ยทSapootas (uncredited)
- 1996 ยทJeetas Piajee
- 1996 ยทHimmatvaras
- 1996 ยทJaanas Damru
- 1995 ยทRam Shastraas Raja
- 1995 ยทRock Danceras Inspector Johnny
- 1995 ยทGambleras Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1994 ยทJuaarias
- 1994 ยทSaajan Ka Gharas Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- 1994 ยทAnjaamas Champa Chameli
- 1994 ยทKanoonas
- 1994 ยทMahakaalas Hotel Manager
- 1993 ยทAasoo Bane Angaareyas Harshad Topi
- 1993 ยทTeri Payal Mere Geetas Dubey
- 1993 ยทBhagyawanas Jhoney
- 1993 ยทBaazigaras Babu Lal
- 1993 ยทAnmolas Himself
- 1993 ยทAnarias Bablu
- 1993 ยทRoop Ki Rani Choron Ka Rajaas Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- 1992 ยทTilakas
- 1992 ยทNaach Govinda Naachas
- 1992 ยทChamatkaras "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990 ยทKafanas
- 1989 ยทChaalbaazas Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 ยทJaadugaras Nilkant
- 1989 ยทIlaakaas Chhote Swami
- 1988 ยทTezaabas Kainchee
- 1988 ยทHero Hiralalas Havaldar
- 1988 ยทTohfa Mohabbat Kaas
- 1988 ยทHatyaas Lohar
- 1987 ยทGhar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyamas Srivastav's servant
- Future ยทStuartpuram Dongaas
- 1985 ยทTum Par Hum Qurbanas