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 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2021 · Hungama 2 as
- 2019 · Total Dhamaal as Shubroto
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Pappu Passport
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2012 · Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2006 · 36 China Town as KK
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2005 · Deewane Huye Paagal as Murugan
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2003 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 · Khushi as Milestone
- 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
- 2001 · Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Haldiram Rawat
- 2001 · Ajnabee as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- 2001 · Nayak: The Real Hero as Topi
- 2001 · Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Chirkund
- 1999 · Jaanwar as (uncredited)
- 1999 · Baadshah as Ram Lal
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 1998 · Keemat as
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1997 · Ishq as Johny
- 1997 · Yes Boss as Madhav Lalwani
- 1997 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 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
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2025 · The B****di as Baadshah Babu
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2020 · Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Pappi Bhai
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2010 · Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 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 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2005 · Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen as Pashabhai
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta
- 2003 · Chalte Chalte as Nandu
- 2003 · Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2002 · Karz as
- 2002 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2000 · Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000 · Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti
- 2000 · Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 1999 · Sirf Tum as Niranjan
- 1999 · Anari No. 1 as
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 1997 · Deewana Mastana as Gafoor
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996 · Jeet as Piajee
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1994 · Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji
- 1990 · Kishen Kanhaiya as
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1989 · Ilaaka as Chhote Swami
- 1989 · Majboor as
- 1989 · Saaya as
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988 · Kasam as Buddhu
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant
- 1987 · Parivaar as
- 1986 · Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- Future · Khiladi 1080 as
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 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 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2017 · Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Professor
- 1999 · Khoobsurat as Natwar
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as
- 2020 · Coolie No. 1 as Jagjit Godbole
- 2019 · Housefull 4 as Winston Churchgate
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2015 · Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2012 · Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 2009 · De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006 · Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai
- 2004 · Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 2003 · Zinda Dil as
- 2003 · Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 2003 · Indian Babu as
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2002 · Angaar: The Fire as
- 2001 · Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001 · Aśoka as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- 2001 · Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as Aslam Bhai
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Deewane as
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 2000 · Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer
- 2000 · Krodh as
- 2000 · Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Pappu Junior
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Inspector Parab
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 2000 · Bhootni as
- 1999 · Hello Brother as Havaldar Hatela
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 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 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Ghoonghat as Pandit
- 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 · Bhishma as
- 1996 · Daraar as Hari
- 1996 · Himmatvar as
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 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 · Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 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
- 1992 · Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1989 · Jaadugar as Nilkant
- 1989 · Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 1988 · Hatya as Lohar
- 1987 · Jalwa as Muthu
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as