Birthday:
Aug 14, 1957
Place of Birth: Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Place of Birth: Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Johnny 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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chalte Chalte | Nandu | 2003 |
| 36 China Town | KK | 2006 |
| Phir Hera Pheri | Munnabhai | 2006 |
| Paying Guests | Ballu Singh | 2009 |
| Raja Hindustani | Balvant Singh | 1996 |
| Ajnabee | Banu Pradhan (B.P.) | 2001 |
| Joru ka Ghulam | Kanhaiya | 2000 |
| Beti No. 1 | Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu | 2000 |
| Jalwa | Muthu | 1987 |
| Kanoon | 1994 | |
| Koi... Mil Gaya | Chelaram Sukhwani | 2003 |
| Tilak | 1992 | |
| Tirchhi Topiwale | 1998 | |
| Stuartpuram Donga | 1970 | |
| Dulha Mil Gaya | Krrish | 2010 |
| Ishq | Johny | 1997 |
| Khatta Meetha | Anshuman | 2010 |
| Golmaal 3 | Puppy | 2010 |
| Chamatkar | "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited) | 1992 |
| Aao Wish Karein | Hitchcock | 2009 |
| Baazigar | Babu Lal | 1993 |
| Race | Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited) | 2008 |
| Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh | 2009 |
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Sunny Goyal | 1999 |
| Players | Mangal "BC" Chopra | 2012 |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | Jeweller (uncredited) | 2011 |
| Yes Boss | Madhav Lalwani | 1997 |
| Deewane Huye Paagal | Murugan | 2005 |
| Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Pappu Junior | 2000 |
| Kareeb | Bighelaal | 1998 |
| Mahakaal | Hotel Manager | 1994 |
| Zamane Se Kya Darna | Pickpocket | 1994 |
| Kala Bazaar | Kutti | 1989 |
| Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Native Indian Black face | 2003 |
| Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Aslam Bhai | 2001 |
| Jeet | Piajee | 1996 |
| Jaadugar | Nilkant | 1989 |
| Chashme Bahaddar | Mokashi | 2006 |
| Anjaam | Champa Chameli | 1994 |
| Aflatoon | Nawab Ali | 2023 |
| International Khiladi | Focus | 1999 |
| Khiladi 786 | Inspector Kambli | 2012 |
| Rang | 2014 | |
| Konchem Kottaga | 2008 | |
| Gambler | Havaldar Babulal (uncredited) | 1995 |
| Kucch To Hai | Popatlal | 2003 |
| Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Mahesh | 1998 |
| Deewana Main Deewana | (uncredited) | 2013 |
| Mard | Bindas | 1998 |
| Cirkus | Polson bhai | 2022 |
| Welcome to the Jungle | 1970 | |
| Be-Careful | Lobo | 2011 |
| Boss | Zorawar | 2013 |
| Awara Paagal Deewana | Chhota Chhatri | 2002 |
| Enemmy | Eric Collaco | 2013 |
| Ekka Raja Rani | Guruji | 1994 |
| Suryaa: An Awakening | Jani | 1989 |
| Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Appu Khote | 2001 |
| Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger | 1998 | |
| Barood | Presenter | 1998 |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Bunty | 2013 |
| Hitler | O Men | 1998 |
| Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | 2022 | |
| Jaysuk Zdpayo | Mansukh | 2022 |
| Aabra Ka Daabra | Maneklal | 2004 |
| Kya Masti Kya Dhoom | 2023 | |
| Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Pashabhai | 2005 |
| Haqeeqat | Tony | 1995 |
| Ganga Ki Kasam | 1999 | |
| Jaan | Damru | 1996 |
| Judge Mujrim | Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother | 1997 |
| Singh Saab the Great | Gulwinder | 2013 |
| Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Maggi | 2000 |
| Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Lawyer | 2000 |
| Daraar | Hari | 1996 |
| Lantrani | Deelip | 2024 |
| Hatya | Lohar | 1988 |
| Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Srivastav's servant | 1987 |
| Hello Brother | Havaldar Hatela | 1999 |
| Masti Express | Veeru Bhai | 2011 |
| Baadshah | Ram Lal | 1999 |
| Wajood | Inspector Rahim Khan | 1998 |
| Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Master Subramaniam | 2002 |
| I Want To Talk | Johnny | 2024 |
| Be Happy | 2024 | |
| Daag: The Fire | Sundar | 1999 |
| Dilwale | Mani Bhai | 2015 |
| Anari | Bablu | 1993 |
| Bhavnao Ko Samjho | Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever) | 2010 |
| Rock Dancer | Inspector Johnny | 1995 |
| Nayak: The Real Hero | Topi | 2001 |
| Deewane | 2000 | |
| Dil Hi Dil Mein | Professor | 2000 |
| Sirf Tum | Niranjan | 1999 |
| Do Numbri | 1998 | |
| Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Police Officer | 2002 |
| Karz | 2002 | |
| Jwalamukhi | 2000 | |
| Tell Me O Kkhuda | Pandurang P. | 2011 |
| De De Pyaar De 2 | 2025 | |
| Aśoka | Maurya Soldier (uncredited) | 2001 |
| Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Inspector Parab | 2000 |
| Naach Govinda Naach | 1992 | |
| Criminal | Changu | 1995 |
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Col. Almeida | 1998 |
| Dushman Duniya Ka | Head Master | 1996 |
| Jaanwar | (uncredited) | 1999 |
| Koyla | Chhote (Shankar's friend) | 1997 |
| Shikari | Jafrani (uncredited) | 2000 |
| Love 86 | Uttam (as Johny Lever) | 1986 |
| Laawaris | Gaflet | 1999 |
| Sapoot | (uncredited) | 1996 |
| Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan | 1993 |
| Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Jaggi | 2002 |
| Yaar Gaddar | Police Inspector | 1994 |
| Farz | Taxi | 2001 |
| Himalay Putra | Joe | 1997 |
| Golmaal Again | Pappi Bhai | 2017 |
| Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | 2017 | |
| Daayan | 1997 | |
| Judwaa 2 | Pappu Passport | 2017 |
| Benaam | Munna Mobile | 1999 |
| Kafan | 1990 | |
| It's Entertainment | Habibullah Shiekh | 2014 |
| Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Chooza | 2016 |
| Khushi | Milestone | 2003 |
| Ram Shastra | Raja | 1995 |
| Zinda Dil | 2003 | |
| Prem Kaa Game | Ramnik Chedda | 2010 |
| Ilaaka | Chhote Swami | 1989 |
| Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | Chitra Gupta | 2004 |
| Tezaab | Kainchee | 1988 |
| Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Johnny | 1999 |
| Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Paresh Chaval | 2002 |
| Hum To Mohabbat Karega | Kutti | 2000 |
| Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | 2002 | |
| Dulha Mil Gaya | Hussain Bhai | 2010 |
| Krodh | 2000 | |
| Saajan Ka Ghar | Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose | 1994 |
| Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | 1988 | |
| Majboor | 1989 | |
| Total Dhamaal | Shubroto | 2019 |
| Kunwara | Gopal Ahuja | 2000 |
| Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | 2020 | |
| Juaari | 1994 | |
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Chirkund | 2000 |
| Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Pappu Bhai (uncredited) | 2001 |
| Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Pakhandee Baba | 2002 |
| Saaya | 1989 | |
| Saawan... The Love Season | Funsukh | 2006 |
| Mela | Inspector Pakkad Singh | 2000 |
| Housefull 4 | Winston Churchgate | 2019 |
| Love Mein Ghum | Sukhia | 2011 |
| Coolie No. 1 | Jagjit Godbole | 2020 |
| Bhootni | 2000 | |
| Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | 1996 | |
| Anmol | Himself | 1993 |
| Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Johnny | 2003 |
| Kasam | Buddhu | 1988 |
| Mohini | Bhola | 1995 |
| Bandh Darwaza | Gopi | 1990 |
| Mujrim | Lakhpati | 1989 |
| All the Best: Fun Begins | Tobu | 2009 |
| Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Rickshaw walla | 1997 |
| Kadhalar Dhinam | Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver) | 1999 |
| Dangerous | Inspector Pratap Tungare | 2000 |
| Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko | 2006 | |
| Bad Boy | 2023 | |
| Hatya: The Murder | Paid Mourner (uncredited) | 2004 |
| Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Harshad Topi | 1993 |
| I Am Offended | Self | 2015 |
| Bhagyawan | Jhoney | 1993 |
| Hero Hiralal | Havaldar | 1988 |
| Parivaar | 1987 | |
| Tum Par Hum Qurban | 1985 | |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Haldiram Rawat | 2001 |
| Chaalbaaz | Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance) | 1989 |
| Bhishma | 1996 | |
| Hungama 2 | 2021 | |
| Agnee Morcha | 1997 | |
| Ghaath | Screwdriver | 2000 |
| Banana Brothers | 2003 | |
| Himmatvar | 1996 | |
| Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Natwar | 2002 |
| Teri Payal Mere Geet | Dubey | 1993 |
| De Dana Dan | Kaala Krishna Murari | 2009 |
| Housefull 5 | 2025 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Pop Kaun? | Brij Kishore Trivedi | 2023 |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | Self | 2013 |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Himself | 2002 |
