Johny Lever
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.
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- Born:
- Aug 14, 1957 In Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 198
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Welcome to the Jungle
- Latest Project:
- Movie Housefull 5 2025-06-06
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Stuartpuram Donga | 2025 | |
| Movie | Welcome to the Jungle | 2025 | |
| Movie | De De Pyaar De 2 | 2025-05-01 | |
| Movie | Housefull 5 | Unknown | 2025-06-06 |
| Movie | Lantrani | Deelip | 2024-02-09 |
| Movie | Khel Khel Mein | 2024-08-15 | |
| Movie | Be Happy | 2024-08-24 | |
| Movie | I Want to Talk | 2024-11-22 | |
| Movie | Bad Boy | 2023-04-28 | |
| Movie | Aflatoon | Nawab Ali | 2023-07-21 |
| Movie | Kya Masti Kya Dhoom | 2023-12-17 | |
| Series | Pop Kaun? | Brij Kishore Trivedi | 2023-10-05 |
| Movie | Jaysuk Zdpayo | Mansukh | 2022-06-03 |
| Movie | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | 2022-11-29 | |
| Movie | Cirkus | Polson bhai | 2022-12-23 |
| Movie | Hungama 2 | 2021-07-23 | |
| Movie | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | 2020-02-28 | |
| Movie | Coolie No. 1 | Jagjit Godbole | 2020-12-25 |
| Movie | Housefull 4 | Winston Churchgate | 2019-10-25 |
| Movie | Total Dhamaal | Shubroto | 2019-02-22 |
| Movie | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | 2017-08-25 | |
| Series | Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double | Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Brother Khabri Murgai | 2017-11-28 |
| Movie | Golmaal Again | Pappi Bhai | 2017-10-20 |
| Movie | Judwaa 2 | Pappu Passport | 2017-09-29 |
| Movie | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Chooza | 2016-04-22 |
| Movie | Dilwale | Mani Bhai | 2015-12-18 |
| Movie | I Am Offended | Self | 2015-02-05 |
| Movie | Rang | 2014-08-08 | |
| Movie | It's Entertainment | Habibullah Shiekh | 2014-08-08 |
| Movie | Deewana Main Deewana | (uncredited) | 2013-02-01 |
| Movie | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Bunty | 2013-06-07 |
| Movie | Boss | Zorawar | 2013-10-16 |
| Movie | Singh Saab the Great | Gulwinder | 2013-11-22 |
| Movie | Enemmy | Eric Collaco | 2013-06-21 |
| Series | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Self | 2013-06-22 |
| Movie | Players | Mangal "BC" Chopra | 2012-01-06 |
| Movie | Khiladi 786 | Inspector Kambli | 2012-12-07 |
| Movie | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Jeweller (uncredited) | 2011-01-14 |
| Movie | Be-Careful | Lobo | 2011-10-21 |
| Movie | Love Mein Ghum | Sukhia | 2011-07-01 |
| Movie | Tell Me O Kkhuda | Pandurang P. | 2011-10-27 |
| Movie | Masti Express | Veeru Bhai | 2011-02-18 |
| Movie | Dulha Mil Gaya | Hussain Bhai | 2010-01-08 |
| Movie | Bhavnao Ko Samjho | Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever) | 2010-01-15 |
| Movie | Golmaal 3 | Puppy | 2010-11-05 |
| Movie | Khatta Meetha | Anshuman | 2010-07-23 |
| Movie | Prem Kaa Game | Ramnik Chedda | 2010-03-26 |
| Movie | Paying Guests | Ballu Singh | 2009-06-19 |
| Movie | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh | 2009-03-06 |
| Movie | All the Best: Fun Begins | Tobu | 2009-10-16 |
| Movie | De Dana Dan | Kaala Krishna Murari | 2009-11-27 |
| Movie | Aao Wish Karein | Hitchcock | 2009-11-13 |
| Movie | Race | Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited) | 2008-03-20 |
| Movie | Konchem Kottaga | 2008-06-28 | |
| Movie | Saawan... The Love Season | Funsukh | 2006-04-07 |
| Movie | Phir Hera Pheri | Munnabhai | 2006-06-09 |
| Movie | 36 China Town | KK | 2006-04-21 |
| Movie | Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko | 2006-11-17 | |
| Movie | Chashme Bahaddar | Mokashi | 2006-09-01 |
| Movie | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Pashabhai | 2005-04-28 |
| Movie | Deewane Huye Paagal | Murugan | 2005-11-25 |
| Movie | Navra Mazha Navsacha | Bahadur | 2004-04-01 |
| Movie | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | Chitra Gupta | 2004-07-02 |
| Movie | Hatya: The Murder | Paid Mourner (uncredited) | 2004-10-15 |
| Movie | Aabra Ka Daabra | Maneklal | 2004-12-24 |
| Movie | Banana Brothers | 2003-01-01 | |
| Movie | Khushi | Milestone | 2003-02-07 |
| Movie | Kucch To Hai | Popatlal | 2003-01-24 |
| Movie | Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Native Indian Black face | 2003-02-14 |
| Movie | Zinda Dil | 2003-12-12 | |
| Movie | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Johnny | 2003-06-26 |
| Movie | Koi... Mil Gaya | Chelaram Sukhwani | 2003-08-08 |
| Movie | Chalte Chalte | Nandu | 2003-06-12 |
| Movie | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Pakhandee Baba | 2002-02-24 |
| Movie | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Jaggi | 2002-02-08 |
| Movie | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | 2002-01-18 | |
| Series | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Himself | 2002-03-22 |
| Movie | Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Police Officer | 2002-11-07 |
| Movie | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Paresh Chaval | 2002-05-06 |
| Movie | Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Natwar | 2002-11-15 |
| Movie | Karz | 2002-12-06 | |
| Movie | Awara Paagal Deewana | Chhota Chhatri | 2002-06-21 |
| Movie | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Master Subramaniam | 2002-08-02 |
| Movie | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Pappu Bhai (uncredited) | 2001-03-09 |
| Movie | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Aslam Bhai | 2001-06-21 |
| Movie | Farz | Taxi | 2001-01-12 |
| Movie | Nayak: The Real Hero | Topi | 2001-09-07 |
| Movie | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Haldiram Rawat | 2001-12-14 |
| Movie | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Appu Khote | 2001-12-21 |
| Movie | Aśoka | Maurya Soldier (uncredited) | 2001-09-13 |
| Movie | Ajnabee | Banu Pradhan (B.P.) | 2001-09-21 |
| Movie | Krodh | 2000-03-10 | |
| Movie | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Chirkund | 2000-03-20 |
| Movie | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Pappu Junior | 2000-01-21 |
| Movie | Jwalamukhi | 2000-01-02 | |
| Movie | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Lawyer | 2000-04-14 |
| Movie | Bhootni | 2000-01-01 | |
| Movie | Mela | Inspector Pakkad Singh | 2000-01-07 |
| Movie | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Inspector Parab | 2000-01-14 |
| Movie | Hum To Mohabbat Karega | Kutti | 2000-05-26 |
| Movie | Dangerous | Inspector Pratap Tungare | 2000-10-03 |
| Movie | Dil Hi Dil Mein | Professor | 2000-04-21 |
| Movie | Ghaath | Screwdriver | 2000-12-01 |
| Movie | Beti No. 1 | Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu | 2000-11-10 |
| Movie | Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal | Nanhey | 2000-09-15 |
| Movie | Shikari | Jafrani (uncredited) | 2000-10-06 |
| Movie | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Maggi | 2000-08-18 |
| Movie | Kunwara | Gopal Ahuja | 2000-07-14 |
| Movie | Joru ka Ghulam | Kanhaiya | 2000-06-15 |
| Movie | Deewane | 2000-08-11 | |
| Movie | Daag: The Fire | Sundar | 1999-02-01 |
| Movie | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Sunny Goyal | 1999-01-22 |
| Movie | Dulhan Banoo Main Teri | Radhey Shyam | 1999-01-01 |
| Movie | Laawaris | Gaflet | 1999-03-05 |
| Movie | Benaam | Munna Mobile | 1999-01-01 |
| Movie | Ganga Ki Kasam | 1999-06-04 | |
| Movie | International Khiladi | Focus | 1999-03-26 |
| Movie | Baadshah | Ram Lal | 1999-08-27 |
| Movie | Jaanwar | (uncredited) | 1999-12-24 |
| Movie | Kadhalar Dhinam | Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver) | 1999-07-09 |
| Movie | Hello Brother | Havaldar Hatela | 1999-08-26 |
| Movie | Sirf Tum | Niranjan | 1999-06-11 |
| Movie | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Johnny | 1999-04-08 |
| Movie | Hitler | O Men | 1998-05-13 |
| Movie | Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger | 1998-04-03 | |
| Movie | Do Numbri | 1998-01-01 | |
| Movie | Mard | Bindas | 1998-05-14 |
| Movie | Kareeb | Bighelaal | 1998-07-17 |
| Movie | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Mahesh | 1998-05-22 |
| Movie | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Col. Almeida | 1998-10-16 |
| Movie | Tirchhi Topiwale | 1998-09-11 | |
| Movie | Barood | Presenter | 1998-08-07 |
| Movie | Wajood | Inspector Rahim Khan | 1998-12-11 |
| Movie | Agnee Morcha | 1997-04-04 | |
| Movie | Daayan | 1997-01-01 | |
| Movie | Himalay Putra | Joe | 1997-04-04 |
| Movie | Koyla | Chhote (Shankar's friend) | 1997-04-18 |
| Movie | Ishq | Johny | 1997-11-28 |
| Movie | Yes Boss | Madhav Lalwani | 1997-07-18 |
| Movie | Judge Mujrim | Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother | 1997-09-12 |
| Movie | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Rickshaw walla | 1997-07-11 |
| Movie | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | 1996-06-07 | |
| Movie | Jaan | Damru | 1996-05-17 |
| Movie | Himmatvar | 1996-06-14 | |
| Movie | Raja Hindustani | Balvant Singh | 1996-11-15 |
| Movie | Sapoot | (uncredited) | 1996-11-08 |
| Movie | Daraar | Hari | 1996-07-05 |
| Movie | Dushman Duniya Ka | Head Master | 1996-09-20 |
| Movie | Jeet | Piajee | 1996-08-23 |
| Movie | Bhishma | 1996-07-26 | |
| Movie | Mohini | Bhola | 1995-01-01 |
| Movie | Criminal | Changu | 1995-07-21 |
| Movie | Haqeeqat | Tony | 1995-12-29 |
| Movie | Rock Dancer | Inspector Johnny | 1995-11-03 |
| Movie | Gambler | Havaldar Babulal (uncredited) | 1995-10-20 |
| Movie | Ram Shastra | Raja | 1995-11-10 |
| Movie | Ekka Raja Rani | Guruji | 1994-01-01 |
| Movie | Zamane Se Kya Darna | Pickpocket | 1994-01-14 |
| Movie | Mahakaal | Hotel Manager | 1994-02-11 |
| Movie | Yaar Gaddar | Police Inspector | 1994-11-04 |
| Movie | Juaari | 1994-07-08 | |
| Movie | Saajan Ka Ghar | Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose | 1994-04-29 |
| Movie | Anjaam | Champa Chameli | 1994-04-22 |
| Movie | Kanoon | 1994-04-01 | |
| Movie | Anari | Bablu | 1993-05-26 |
| Movie | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan | 1993-04-16 |
| Movie | Anmol | Himself | 1993-08-27 |
| Movie | Teri Payal Mere Geet | Dubey | 1993-12-24 |
| Movie | Ghayaal | Self | 1993-08-30 |
| Movie | Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Harshad Topi | 1993-12-31 |
| Movie | Baazigar | Babu Lal | 1993-11-12 |
| Movie | Bhagyawan | Jhoney | 1993-12-10 |
| Movie | Naach Govinda Naach | 1992-08-04 | |
| Movie | Tilak | 1992-10-30 | |
| Movie | Chamatkar | "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited) | 1992-07-08 |
| Movie | Ghanchakkar | 1990-01-01 | |
| Movie | Kafan | 1990-08-01 | |
| Movie | Bandh Darwaza | Gopi | 1990-05-07 |
| Movie | Suryaa: An Awakening | Jani | 1989-01-01 |
| Movie | Saaya | 1989-01-01 | |
| Movie | Chaalbaaz | Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance) | 1989-12-08 |
| Movie | Majboor | 1989-03-17 | |
| Movie | Ghost's Brother | Gappaji | 1989-03-21 |
| Movie | Kala Bazaar | Kutti | 1989-09-27 |
| Movie | Jaadugar | Nilkant | 1989-08-25 |
| Movie | Mujrim | Lakhpati | 1989-07-28 |
| Movie | Ilaaka | Chhote Swami | 1989-04-19 |
| Movie | Kasam | Buddhu | 1988-04-15 |
| Movie | Hero Hiralal | Havaldar | 1988-10-21 |
| Movie | Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | 1988-07-01 | |
| Movie | Tezaab | Kainchee | 1988-11-11 |
| Movie | Hatya | Lohar | 1988-06-03 |
| Movie | Jalwa | Muthu | 1987-06-30 |
| Movie | Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Srivastav's servant | 1987-12-30 |
| Movie | Parivaar | 1987-06-12 | |
| Movie | Love 86 | Uttam (as Johny Lever) | 1986-02-14 |
| Movie | Tum Par Hum Qurban | 1985-10-18 | |
| Movie | Dard Ka Rishta | 1982-01-01 |