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 · Housefull 5 as Batuk Patel
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2022 · Cirkus as Polson bhai
- 2021 · Hungama 2 as
- 2020 · Coolie No. 1 as Jagjit Godbole
- 2020 · Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as
- 2019 · Housefull 4 as Winston Churchgate
- 2019 · Total Dhamaal as Shubroto
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Pappi Bhai
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Pappu Passport
- 2015 · Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2012 · Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2012 · Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2010 · Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 2010 · Prem Kaa Game as Ramnik Chedda
- 2010 · Dulha Mil Gaya as Krrish
- 2010 · Dulha Mil Gaya as Hussain Bhai
- 2009 · De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2009 · All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 · Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai
- 2006 · 36 China Town as KK
- 2005 · Deewane Huye Paagal as Murugan
- 2005 · Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen as Pashabhai
- 2003 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 · Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 2003 · Chalte Chalte as Nandu
- 2003 · Khushi as Milestone
- 2002 · Karz as
- 2002 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002 · Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2002 · Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2001 · Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001 · Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Haldiram Rawat
- 2001 · Ajnabee as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- 2001 · Aśoka as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- 2001 · Nayak: The Real Hero as Topi
- 2001 · Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as Aslam Bhai
- 2001 · Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- 2000 · Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Professor
- 2000 · Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Chirkund
- 2000 · Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Pappu Junior
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Inspector Parab
- 2000 · Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 1999 · Jaanwar as (uncredited)
- 1999 · Baadshah as Ram Lal
- 1999 · Hello Brother as Havaldar Hatela
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 · Sirf Tum as Niranjan
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 1998 · Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 1997 · Ishq as Johny
- 1997 · Yes Boss as Madhav Lalwani
- 1997 · Koyla as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
- 1997 · Judaai as Hiralal (Hari)
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 1996 · Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996 · Jeet as Piajee
- 1996 · Daraar as Hari
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Criminal as Changu
- 1994 · Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- 1994 · Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 1994 · Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 1993 · Baazigar as Babu Lal
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- 1992 · Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2025 · De De Pyaar De 2 as
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2010 · Bhavnao Ko Samjho as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
- 2009 · Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2004 · Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta
- 2003 · Zinda Dil as
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2003 · Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002 · Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000 · Deewane as
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 2000 · Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti
- 2000 · Krodh as
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 2000 · Bhootni as
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999 · Benaam as Munna Mobile
- 1998 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Barood as Presenter
- 1998 · Mard as Bindas
- 1998 · Hitler as O Men
- 1998 · Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1998 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 · Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla
- 1997 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1997 · Agnee Morcha as
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Bhishma as
- 1996 · Himmatvar as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1994 · Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Harshad Topi
- 1993 · Teri Payal Mere Geet as Dubey
- 1993 · Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- 1993 · Anmol as Himself
- 1993 · Anari as Bablu
- 1992 · Tilak as
- 1992 · Naach Govinda Naach as
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1989 · Jaadugar as Nilkant
- 1989 · Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1989 · Ilaaka as Chhote Swami
- 1989 · Majboor as
- 1989 · Saaya as
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1988 · Hatya as Lohar
- 1988 · Kasam as Buddhu
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant
- 1987 · Jalwa as Muthu
- 1987 · Parivaar as
- 1986 · Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as