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
| Birth Location | Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India |
|---|---|
| Born | 1957-08-14 |
Movies
2025
Lantrani
as Deelip
2024
2023
Aflatoon
as Nawab Ali
2023
2023
Cirkus
as Polson bhai
2022
2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo
as Mansukh
2022
2021
Coolie No. 1
as Jagjit Godbole
2020
Housefull 4
as Winston Churchgate
2019
Total Dhamaal
as Shubroto
2019
Golmaal Again
as Pappi Bhai
2017
Judwaa 2
as Pappu Passport
2017
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
as Chooza
2016
Dilwale
as Mani Bhai
2015
I Am Offended
as Self
2015
2014
Entertainment
as Habibullah Shiekh
2014
Singh Saab the Great
as Gulwinder
2013
Boss
as Zorawar
2013
Enemmy
as Eric Collaco
2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
as Bunty
2013
Deewana Main Deewana
as (uncredited)
2013
Khiladi 786
as Inspector Kambli
2012
Players
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
2012
Tell Me O Kkhuda
as Pandurang P.
2011
Be-Careful
as Lobo
2011
Love Mein Ghum
as Sukhia
2011
Masti Express
as Veeru Bhai
2011
Yamla Pagla Deewana
as Jeweller (uncredited)
2011
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 Hussain Bhai
2010
Dulha Mil Gaya
as Krrish
2010
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
2009
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
2009
2008
Race
as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
2008
Chashme Bahaddar
as Mokashi
2006
Phir Hera Pheri
as Munnabhai
2006
36 China Town
as KK
2006
Saawan... The Love Season
as Funsukh
2006
Deewane Huye Paagal
as Murugan
2005
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
as Pashabhai
2005
Aabra Ka Daabra
as Maneklal
2004
Hatya: The Murder
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Chitra Gupta
2004
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
2003
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
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
as Pakhandee Baba
2002
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
as Jaggi
2002
2002
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
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
as Aslam Bhai
2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
2001
Farz
as Taxi
2001
Ghaath
as Screwdriver
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
2000
Kunwara
as Gopal Ahuja
2000
Joru ka Ghulam
as Kanhaiya
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
2000
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
as Pappu Junior
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Inspector Parab
2000
Mela
as Insp. Pakkad Singh (uncredited)
2000
2000
2000
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
1999
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
as Johnny
1999
International Khiladi
as Focus (uncredited)
1999
Laawaris
as Gaflet
1999
Daag: The Fire
as Sundar
1999
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
as Sunny Goyal
1999
Benaam
as Munna Mobile
1999
Wajood
as Inspector Rahim Khan
1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Col. Almeida
1998
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
1998
Ishq
as Johny
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
1997
Himalay Putra
as Joe
1997
1997
Raja Hindustani
as Balvant Singh
1996
Sapoot
as (uncredited)
1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
as Head Master
1996
Jeet
as Piajee
1996
1996
Daraar
as Hari
1996
1996
Jaan
as Damru
1996
Haqeeqat
as Tony
1995
Ram Shastra
as Raja
1995
Gambler
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
1995
Criminal
as Changu
1995
Mohini
as Bhola
1995
Yaar Gaddar
as Police Inspector
1994
1994
Saajan Ka Ghar
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
1994
Anjaam
as Champa Chameli
1994
1994
Mahakaal
as Canteen
1994
Zamane Se Kya Darna
as Pickpocket
1994
Ekka Raja Rani
as Guruji
1994
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
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
1993
1992
1992
Chamatkar
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
1992
1990
Bandh Darwaza
as Gopi
1990
Chaalbaaz
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
1989
Kala Bazaar
as Kutti
1989
Jaadugar
as Nilkant
1989
Ilaaka
as Chhote Swami
1989
1989
Suryaa: An Awakening
as Jani
1989
Mujrim
as Lakhpati
1989
1989
Tezaab
as Kainchee, Munna's friend
1988
Hero Hiralal
as Havaldar
1988
1988
Hatya
as Lohar
1988
Kasam
as Buddhu
1988
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Srivastav's servant
1987
Jalwa
as Muthu
1987
1987
Love 86
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
1986
1985
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Johny Lever hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows
