Johnny Lever
Biography
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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
195
Gender
Male
Birthday
1957-08-14 (67 years old)
Place of Birth
Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Acting
2025
Housefull 5 as Batuk Patel2025
Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)2025
Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja2024
I Want to Talk as Johnny2023
Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi2023
Bad Boy as Not available2022
Cirkus as Polson bhai2021
Hungama 2 as Not available2020
Coolie No. 1 as Jagjit Godbole2020
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as Not available2019
Housefull 4 as Winston Churchgate2019
Total Dhamaal as Shubroto2017
Golmaal Again as Pappi Bhai2017
Judwaa 2 as Pappu Passport2016
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza2015
Dilwale as Mani Bhai2014
It's Entertainment as Habibullah Shiekh2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self2013
Boss as Zorawar2012
Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli2012
Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra2011
Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)2010
Khatta Meetha as Anshuman2010
Golmaal 3 as Puppy2010
Dulha Mil Gaya as Krrish2010
Dulha Mil Gaya as Hussain Bhai2009
De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari2009
All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu2008
Race as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)2006
Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai2006
36 China Town as KK2005
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen as Pashabhai2005
Deewane Huye Paagal as Murugan2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta2004
Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal2003
Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani2003
Chalte Chalte as Nandu2003
Khushi as Milestone2003
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny2003
Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself2002
Humraaz as Darshan2002
Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri2002
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba2002
Karz as Not available2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer2002
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as Not available2002
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Haldiram Rawat2001
Aśoka as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)2001
Nayak: The Real Hero as Topi2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)2001
Ajnabee as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)2001
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote2001
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as Aslam Bhai2001
Farz as Taxi2000
Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh2000
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Pappu Junior2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Inspector Parab2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein as Professor2000
Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya2000
Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Chirkund2000
Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer2000
Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja1999
Jaanwar as (uncredited)1999
Baadshah as Ram Lal1999
Sirf Tum as Niranjan1999
Hello Brother as Havaldar Hatela1999
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal1999
Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)1999
Daag: The Fire as Sundar1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida1998
Mard as Bindas1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh1997
Koyla as Chhote (Shankar's friend)1997
Judaai as Hiralal (Hari)1997
Yes Boss as Madhav Lalwani1997
Ishq as Johny1996
Jaan as Damru1996
Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh1996
Jeet as Piajee1996
Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master1995
Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny1995
Haqeeqat as Tony1994
Anjaam as Champa Chameli1994
Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector1993
Baazigar as Babu Lal1993
Anari as Bablu1992
Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)1992
Tilak as Not available1989
Saaya as Not available1989
Kala Bazaar as Kutti1988
Tezaab as Kainchee1988
Hatya as Lohar1988
Kasam as Buddhu1987
Parivaar as Not availableNaN
Welcome to the Jungle as Not available2025
De De Pyaar De 2 as Not available2024
Lantrani as Deelip2023
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as Not available2023
Aflatoon as Nawab Ali2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as Not available2017
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as Not available2015
I Am Offended as Self2014
Rang as Not available2013
Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder2013
Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty2013
Enemmy as Eric Collaco2011
Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.2011
Masti Express as Veeru Bhai2011
Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia2011
Be-Careful as Lobo2010
Prem Kaa Game as Ramnik Chedda2010
Bhavnao Ko Samjho as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)2009
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh2009
Paying Guests as Ballu Singh2009
Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock2008
Konchem Kottaga as Not available2006
Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh2006
Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi2006
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as Not available2004
Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)2003
Kucch To Hai as Popatlal2003
Zinda Dil as Not available2003
Banana Brothers as Not available2002
Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval2002
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar2000
Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti2000
Deewane as Not available2000
Krodh as Not available2000
Bhootni as Not available2000
Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi2000
Jwalamukhi as Not available2000
Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu2000
Ghaath as Screwdriver1999
International Khiladi as Focus1999
Laawaris as Gaflet1999
Benaam as Munna Mobile1999
Ganga Ki Kasam as Not available1999
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny1998
Hitler as O Men1998
Kareeb as Bighelaal1998
Barood as Presenter1998
Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan1998
Do Numbri as Not available1998
Tirchhi Topiwale as Not available1998
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as Not available1998
Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes1997
Himalay Putra as Joe1997
Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother1997
Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla1997
Agnee Morcha as Not available1997
Daayan as Not available1996
Daraar as Hari1996
Sapoot as (uncredited)1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as Not available1996
Bhishma as Not available1996
Himmatvar as Not available1995
Criminal as Changu1995
Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)1995
Ram Shastra as Raja1995
Mohini as Bhola1994
Saajan Ka Ghar as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose1994
Mahakaal as Hotel Manager1994
Kanoon as Not available1994
Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket1994
Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji1994
Juaari as Not available1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan1993
Anmol as Himself1993
Bhagyawan as Jhoney1993
Teri Payal Mere Geet as Dubey1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Harshad Topi1992
Naach Govinda Naach as Not available1990
Kafan as Not available1990
Bandh Darwaza as Gopi1989
Jaadugar as Nilkant1989
Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani1989
Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)1989
Majboor as Not available1989
Mujrim as Lakhpati1989
Ilaaka as Chhote Swami1988
Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar1988
Hero Hiralal as Havaldar1988
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as Not available1987
Jalwa as Muthu1987
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant1986
Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)1985
Tum Par Hum Qurban as Not availableNaN
Stuartpuram Donga as Not available