Johny Lever
August 14, 1957 (68 years old) in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Johny 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 · The B****di as Baadshah Babu
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2020 · Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2010 · Prem Kaa Game as Ramnik Chedda
- 2010 · Bhavnao Ko Samjho as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
- 2010 · Dulha Mil Gaya as Krrish
- 2010 · Dulha Mil Gaya as Hussain Bhai
- 2009 · Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009 · All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2009 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006 · 36 China Town as KK
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2002 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002 · Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2001 · Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001 · Ajnabee as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- 2001 · Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as Aslam Bhai
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 1998 · Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 1997 · Deewana Mastana as Gafoor
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1994 · Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji
- 1993 · Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- Future · Khiladi 1080 as
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2022 · Cirkus as Polson bhai
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2021 · Hungama 2 as
- 2020 · Coolie No. 1 as Jagjit Godbole
- 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
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2012 · Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2012 · Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2010 · Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 2009 · De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2006 · Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2005 · Deewane Huye Paagal as Murugan
- 2005 · Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen as Pashabhai
- 2004 · Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta
- 2003 · Zinda Dil as
- 2003 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 · Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 2003 · Chalte Chalte as Nandu
- 2003 · Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Angaar: The Fire as
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2003 · Indian Babu as
- 2003 · Khushi as Milestone
- 2002 · Karz as
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002 · Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam
- 2002 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002 · Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2001 · Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Haldiram Rawat
- 2001 · Aśoka as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- 2001 · Nayak: The Real Hero as Topi
- 2001 · Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Deewane as
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000 · Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Professor
- 2000 · Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Chirkund
- 2000 · Krodh as
- 2000 · Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Pappu Junior
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Inspector Parab
- 2000 · Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 2000 · Bhootni as
- 1999 · Jaanwar as (uncredited)
- 1999 · Khoobsurat as Natwar
- 1999 · Baadshah as Ram Lal
- 1999 · Hello Brother as Havaldar Hatela
- 1999 · Sirf Tum as Niranjan
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · Anari No. 1 as
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1999 · Benaam as Munna Mobile
- 1998 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Barood as Presenter
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 1998 · Mard as Bindas
- 1998 · Hitler as O Men
- 1998 · Keemat as
- 1998 · Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1998 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Ishq as Johny
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 · Ghoonghat as Pandit
- 1997 · Yes Boss as Madhav Lalwani
- 1997 · Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla
- 1997 · Koyla as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
- 1997 · Agnee Morcha as
- 1997 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1997 · Judaai as Hiralal (Hari)
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 1996 · Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996 · Jeet as Piajee
- 1996 · Bhishma as
- 1996 · Daraar as Hari
- 1996 · Himmatvar as
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1995 · Criminal as Changu
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- 1994 · Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 1994 · Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Harshad Topi
- 1993 · Teri Payal Mere Geet as Dubey
- 1993 · Baazigar as Babu Lal
- 1993 · Anmol as Himself
- 1993 · Anari as Bablu
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- 1992 · Tilak as
- 1992 · Naach Govinda Naach as
- 1992 · Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1990 · Kishen Kanhaiya as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 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 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 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