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 · The B****di as Baadshah Babu
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2022 · Cirkus as Polson bhai
- 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
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 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 · 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
- 2008 · Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- 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
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2003 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 · Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 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 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002 · Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2002 · Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 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 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000 · Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti
- 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
- 2000 · Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi 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 · Anari No. 1 as
- 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 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 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 · Keemat as
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1997 · Ishq as Johny
- 1997 · Deewana Mastana as Gafoor
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 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 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 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 · Himmatvar as
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 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 · 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 · Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- 1993 · Baazigar as Babu Lal
- 1993 · Anmol as Himself
- 1992 · Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1990 · Kishen Kanhaiya as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 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 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 1988 · Kasam as Buddhu
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant
- 1987 · Jalwa as Muthu
- Future · Khiladi 1080 as
- 1988 · Hatya as Lohar
- 1987 · Parivaar as
- Future · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 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 · Indian Babu as
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002 · Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2002 · Angaar: The Fire as
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000 · Deewane as
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Professor
- 2000 · Krodh as
- 2000 · Bhootni as
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1998 · Mard as Bindas
- 1998 · Hitler as O Men
- 1998 · Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as
- 1998 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Bhishma as
- 1996 · Daraar as Hari
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 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
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1986 · Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as