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 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom 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
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2015 · Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 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 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 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 · Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009 · All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2009 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 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 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2004 · Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 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 · Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002 · Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2002 · Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 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 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 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
- 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 · 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 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 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)
- 1996 · Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996 · Jeet as Piajee
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1994 · Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 1994 · Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 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 · Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1989 · Ilaaka as Chhote Swami
- 1989 · Saaya as
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2025 · De De Pyaar De 2 as
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2022 · Cirkus as Polson bhai
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 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 · Khushi as Milestone
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Karz as
- 2002 · Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam
- 2002 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2001 · Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 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 · Krodh as
- 2000 · Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 2000 · Bhootni as
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 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 · Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 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 · Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 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 · 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 · Kanoon as
- 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
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1989 · Jaadugar as Nilkant
- 1989 · Majboor as
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 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)
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as