Johny Lever
August 14, 1957 (67 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 · De De Pyaar De 2 as
- 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
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2022 · Cirkus as Polson bhai
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 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 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2012 · Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2012 · Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2010 · Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 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 · 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
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta
- 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 · 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 · 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 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 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 · 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 · Khoobsurat as Natwar
- 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 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 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 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1997 · Judaai as Hiralal (Hari)
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996 · Jeet as Piajee
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 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
- 1994 · Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji
- 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)
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2010 · Prem Kaa Game as Ramnik Chedda
- 2009 · Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2003 · Zinda Dil as
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2003 · Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Deewane as
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000 · Bhootni as
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1998 · Barood as Presenter
- 1998 · Mard as Bindas
- 1998 · Hitler as O Men
- 1998 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1996 · Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996 · Daraar as Hari
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1993 · Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- 1993 · Anmol as Himself
- 1993 · Anari as Bablu
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1989 · Ilaaka as Chhote Swami
- 1989 · Saaya as
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 1988 · Hatya as Lohar
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2022 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2009 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2004 · Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000 · Krodh as
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999 · Benaam as Munna Mobile
- 1998 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 1998 · Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1997 · Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla
- 1997 · Agnee Morcha as
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Bhishma as
- 1996 · Himmatvar as
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Harshad Topi
- 1993 · Teri Payal Mere Geet as Dubey
- 1992 · Tilak as
- 1992 · Naach Govinda Naach as
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1989 · Jaadugar as Nilkant
- 1989 · Majboor as
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1988 · Kasam as Buddhu
- 1987 · Jalwa as Muthu
- 1987 · Parivaar as
- 1986 · Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as