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
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2020 · Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2012 · Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2009 · De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2009 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2003 · Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 2002 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2001 · Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000 · Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti
- 2000 · Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1998 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1997 · Ishq as Johny
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 1994 · Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 1994 · Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji
- 1993 · Teri Payal Mere Geet as Dubey
- 1992 · Tilak as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1989 · Majboor as
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant
- 1987 · Parivaar as
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 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
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2015 · Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2012 · Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 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 · Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009 · All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Angaar: The Fire as
- 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 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000 · Deewane as
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 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 · 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 · 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 · Hitler as O Men
- 1998 · Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as
- 1998 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 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)
- 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
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1995 · Criminal as Changu
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1994 · Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Harshad Topi
- 1993 · Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- 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 · 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 · Saaya as
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 1988 · Hatya as Lohar
- 1988 · Kasam as Buddhu
- 1987 · Jalwa as Muthu
- 1986 · Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as