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 · De De Pyaar De 2 as
- 2025 · Housefull 5 A as Batuk Patel
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2009 · Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2002 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 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 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1997 · Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1995 · Criminal as Changu
- 1994 · Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1993 · Anari as Bablu
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1989 · Saaya as
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2022 · Cirkus as Polson bhai
- 2022 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 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
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2015 · Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 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.
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2010 · Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 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 · De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2009 · All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 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
- 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 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 · Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 2003 · Chalte Chalte as Nandu
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2003 · Khushi as Milestone
- 2003 · Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Karz as
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002 · Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam
- 2002 · Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2002 · Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 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 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 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 · Bhootni as
- 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 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 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 · Barood as Presenter
- 1998 · Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 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 · Ishq as Johny
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 · Yes Boss as Madhav Lalwani
- 1997 · Koyla as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
- 1997 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1997 · Agnee Morcha as
- 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 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 1994 · Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 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 · Baazigar as Babu Lal
- 1993 · Anmol as Himself
- 1992 · Tilak as
- 1992 · Naach Govinda Naach as
- 1992 · Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1989 · Jaadugar as Nilkant
- 1989 · Ilaaka as Chhote Swami
- 1989 · Majboor as
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 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