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
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2020 · Coolie No. 1 as Jagjit Godbole
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Pappu Passport
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2010 · Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 2010 · Prem Kaa Game as Ramnik Chedda
- 2009 · All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 · 36 China Town as KK
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2002 · Karz as
- 2002 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2001 · Ajnabee as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- 2001 · Nayak: The Real Hero as Topi
- 2001 · Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as Aslam Bhai
- 2000 · Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 2000 · Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 1999 · Hello Brother as Havaldar Hatela
- 1999 · Sirf Tum as Niranjan
- 1999 · Anari No. 1 as
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1998 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 · Hitler as O Men
- 1998 · Keemat as
- 1997 · Deewana Mastana as Gafoor
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1996 · Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1993 · Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- 1993 · Anmol as Himself
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 1987 · Parivaar as
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 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
- 2021 · Hungama 2 as
- 2020 · Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as
- 2019 · Housefull 4 as Winston Churchgate
- 2019 · Total Dhamaal as Shubroto
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Pappi Bhai
- 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 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2012 · Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2012 · Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 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)
- 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 · 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 · Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai
- 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 · Indian Babu as
- 2003 · Khushi as Milestone
- 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 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 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
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2002 · Angaar: The Fire as
- 2001 · Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001 · Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Haldiram Rawat
- 2001 · Aśoka as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- 2001 · Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as
- 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 · 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 · Khoobsurat as Natwar
- 1999 · Baadshah as Ram Lal
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1999 · Benaam as Munna Mobile
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Barood as Presenter
- 1998 · Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 1998 · Mard as Bindas
- 1998 · Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1998 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Ishq as Johny
- 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 · Judaai as Hiralal (Hari)
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 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 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 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 · Kanoon as
- 1994 · Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 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 · Baazigar as Babu Lal
- 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 · Kishen Kanhaiya as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 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 · 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
- 1986 · Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as