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 as
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 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
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta
- 2003 · Zinda Dil as
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Deewane as
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999 · Benaam as Munna Mobile
- 1998 · Barood as Presenter
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Bhishma as
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- 1992 · Tilak as
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 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
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988 · Hatya as Lohar
- 1988 · Kasam as Buddhu
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 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
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2015 · Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 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 · 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
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006 · Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai
- 2006 · 36 China Town as KK
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 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)
- 2003 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 · I Am Crazy About Love as Johnny
- 2003 · Chalte Chalte as Nandu
- 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 · 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
- 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)
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 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 · 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 · Jwalamukhi as
- 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 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1998 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 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 · 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)
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 1996 · Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996 · Jeet as Piajee
- 1996 · Daraar as Hari
- 1996 · Himmatvar as
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Criminal as Changu
- 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 · 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
- 1993 · Anari as Bablu
- 1992 · Naach Govinda Naach as
- 1992 · Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 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