Johny Lever
Birthday
1957/08/14 (68 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also know as
जॉनी लीवर, جانی لِوِر, Johnny Lever
Biography
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.
Acting
(2003) Chalte Chalte
as Nandu
(2006) 36 China Town
as KK
(2006) Phir Hera Pheri
as Munnabhai
(2009) Paying Guests
as Ballu Singh
(1996) Raja Hindustani
as Balvant Singh
(2001) Ajnabee
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
(2000) Joru ka Ghulam
as Kanhaiya
(2000) Beti No. 1
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
(1987) Jalwa
as Muthu
(1994) Kanoon
as ---
(2003) Koi... Mil Gaya
as Chelaram Sukhwani
(1992) Tilak
as ---
(1998) Tirchhi Topiwale
as ---
Stuartpuram Donga
as ---
(2010) Dulha Mil Gaya
as Krrish
(1997) Ishq
as Johny
(2010) Khatta Meetha
as Anshuman
(2010) Golmaal 3
as Puppy
(1992) Chamatkar
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
(2009) Aao Wish Karein
as Hitchcock
(1993) Baazigar
as Babu Lal
(2008) Race
as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
(2009) Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
(1999) Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
as Sunny Goyal
(2012) Players
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
(2011) Yamla Pagla Deewana
as Jeweller (uncredited)
(1997) Yes Boss
as Madhav Lalwani
(2005) Deewane Huye Paagal
as Murugan
(2000) Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
as Pappu Junior
(1998) Kareeb
as Bighelaal
(1994) Mahakaal
as Hotel Manager
(1994) Zamane Se Kya Darna
as Pickpocket
(1989) Kala Bazaar
as Kutti
(2003) Kash Aap Hamare Hote
as Native Indian Black face
(2001) Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
as Aslam Bhai
(1996) Jeet
as Piajee
(1989) Jaadugar
as Nilkant
(2006) Chashme Bahaddar
as Mokashi
(1994) Anjaam
as Champa Chameli
(2023) Aflatoon
as Nawab Ali
(1999) International Khiladi
as Focus
(2012) Khiladi 786
as Inspector Kambli
(2014) Rang
as ---
(2008) Konchem Kottaga
as ---
(1995) Gambler
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
(2003) Kucch To Hai
as Popatlal
(1998) Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Mahesh
(2013) Deewana Main Deewana
as (uncredited)
(1998) Mard
as Bindas
(2022) Cirkus
as Polson bhai
Welcome to the Jungle
as ---
(2011) Be-Careful
as Lobo
(2013) Boss
as Zorawar
(2002) Awara Paagal Deewana
as Chhota Chhatri
(2013) Enemmy
as Eric Collaco
(1994) Ekka Raja Rani
as Guruji
(1989) Suryaa: An Awakening
as Jani
(2001) Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
as Appu Khote
(1998) Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
as ---
(1998) Barood
as Presenter
(2013) Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
as Bunty
(1998) Hitler
as O Men
(2022) Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
as ---
(2022) Jaysuk Zdpayo
as Mansukh
(2004) Aabra Ka Daabra
as Maneklal
(2023) Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
as ---
(2005) Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
as Pashabhai
(1995) Haqeeqat
as Tony
(1999) Ganga Ki Kasam
as ---
(1996) Jaan
as Damru
(1997) Judge Mujrim
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
(2013) Singh Saab the Great
as Gulwinder
(2000) Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Maggi
(2000) Hadh Kar Di Aapne
as Lawyer
(1996) Daraar
as Hari
(2024) Lantrani
as Deelip
(1988) Hatya
as Lohar
(1987) Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Srivastav's servant
(1999) Hello Brother
as Havaldar Hatela
(2011) Masti Express
as Veeru Bhai
(1999) Baadshah
as Ram Lal
(1998) Wajood
as Inspector Rahim Khan
(2002) Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
as Master Subramaniam
(2025) Be Happy
as Gopi (Guard)
(2024) I Want to Talk
as Johnny
(1999) Daag: The Fire
as Sundar
(2015) Dilwale
as Mani Bhai
(1993) Anari
as Bablu
(2010) Bhavnao Ko Samjho
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
(1995) Rock Dancer
as Inspector Johnny
(2001) Nayak: The Real Hero
as Topi
(2000) Deewane
as ---
(2000) Dil Hi Dil Mein
as Professor
(1999) Sirf Tum
as Niranjan
(1998) Do Numbri
as ---
(2002) Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Police Officer
(2002) Karz
as ---
(2000) Jwalamukhi
as ---
(2011) Tell Me O Kkhuda
as Pandurang P.
(2001) Aśoka
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
(2000) Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Inspector Parab
(1992) Naach Govinda Naach
as ---
(1995) Criminal
as Changu
(1998) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Col. Almeida
(1996) Dushman Duniya Ka
as Head Master
(1999) Jaanwar
as (uncredited)
(1997) Koyla
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
(2000) Shikari
as Jafrani (uncredited)
(1986) Love 86
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
(1999) Laawaris
as Gaflet
(1996) Sapoot
as (uncredited)
(1993) Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
(2002) Yeh Mohabbat Hai
as Jaggi
(1994) Yaar Gaddar
as Police Inspector
(2001) Farz
as Taxi
(1997) Himalay Putra
as Joe
(2017) Golmaal Again
as Pappi Bhai
(2017) Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
as ---
(1997) Daayan
as ---
(2017) Judwaa 2
as Pappu Passport
(1999) Benaam
as Munna Mobile
(1990) Kafan
as ---
(2016) Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
as Chooza
(2014) It's Entertainment
as Habibullah Shiekh
(2003) Khushi
as Milestone
(1995) Ram Shastra
as Raja
(2003) Zinda Dil
as ---
(2010) Prem Kaa Game
as Ramnik Chedda
(1989) Ilaaka
as Chhote Swami
(2004) Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Chitra Gupta
(1988) Tezaab
as Kainchee
(1999) Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
as Johnny
(2002) Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
as Paresh Chaval
(2000) Hum To Mohabbat Karega
as Kutti
(2002) Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
as ---
(2010) Dulha Mil Gaya
as Hussain Bhai
(2000) Krodh
as ---
(1994) Saajan Ka Ghar
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
(1988) Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
as ---
(1989) Majboor
as ---
(2019) Total Dhamaal
as Shubroto
(2000) Kunwara
as Gopal Ahuja
(2020) Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
as ---
(1994) Juaari
as ---
(2000) Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Chirkund
(2001) Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
(2002) Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
as Pakhandee Baba
(1989) Saaya
as ---
(2000) Mela
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
(2006) Saawan... The Love Season
as Funsukh
(2019) Housefull 4
as Winston Churchgate
(2011) Love Mein Ghum
as Sukhia
(2020) Coolie No. 1
as Jagjit Godbole
(2000) Bhootni
as ---
(1996) Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
as ---
(1993) Anmol
as Himself
(2003) Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
as Johnny
(1988) Kasam
as Buddhu
(1995) Mohini
as Bhola
(1990) Bandh Darwaza
as Gopi
(1989) Mujrim
as Lakhpati
(2009) All the Best: Fun Begins
as Tobu
(1997) Do Ankhen Barah Hath
as Rickshaw walla
(1999) Kadhalar Dhinam
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
(2000) Dangerous
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
(2006) Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
as ---
(2023) Bad Boy
as ---
(2004) Hatya: The Murder
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
(1993) Aasoo Bane Angaarey
as Harshad Topi
(2015) I Am Offended
as Self
(1993) Bhagyawan
as Jhoney
(1988) Hero Hiralal
as Havaldar
(1987) Parivaar
as ---
(1985) Tum Par Hum Qurban
as ---
(2001) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Haldiram Rawat
(1989) Chaalbaaz
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
(1996) Bhishma
as ---
(2021) Hungama 2
as ---
(1997) Agnee Morcha
as ---
(2000) Ghaath
as Screwdriver
(2003) Banana Brothers
as ---
(1996) Himmatvar
as ---
(2002) Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
as Natwar
(1993) Teri Payal Mere Geet
as Dubey
(2009) De Dana Dan
as Kaala Krishna Murari
(2025) Housefull 5
as Batuk Patel
(2025) Badass Ravi Kumar
as Raja
(1988) Aakhri Adaalat
as Havaldar
(1998) Miss 420
as Tony Fernandes
(1997) Judaai
as Hiralal (Hari)
(2002) Humraaz
as Darshan
(1999) Khoobsurat
as Natwar
(2025) The B****di
as Baadshah Babu
(2002) Angaar: The Fire
as ---
(2003) Indian Babu
as ---
(1997) Ghoonghat
as Pandit
(1998) Keemat
as ---
(1999) Anari No. 1
as ---
(1990) Kishen Kanhaiya
as ---
(1997) Deewana Mastana
as Gafoor
(2000) Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
as ---
Khiladi 1080
as ---
(2023) Pop Kaun?
as Brij Kishore Trivedi
(2013) Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
(2002) Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself