Johny Lever

male

Born on August 14, 1957 (68 years old)

From Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

Known for Acting

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.

Cast Credits

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

Johny Lever

Biography

Cast Credits

Be Happy

Housefull 5

Badass Ravi Kumar

The B****di

Aflatoon

Kya Masti Kya Dhoom

Bad Boy

Pop Kaun?

Cirkus

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

Jaysuk Zdpayo

Rang

It's Entertainment

Deewana Main Deewana

Boss

Enemmy

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

Singh Saab the Great

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Players

Khiladi 786

Yamla Pagla Deewana

Be-Careful

Masti Express

Tell Me O Kkhuda

Love Mein Ghum

Dulha Mil Gaya

Khatta Meetha

Golmaal 3

Bhavnao Ko Samjho

Prem Kaa Game

Dulha Mil Gaya

Paying Guests

Aao Wish Karein

Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

All the Best: Fun Begins

De Dana Dan

Race

Konchem Kottaga

36 China Town

Phir Hera Pheri

Chashme Bahaddar

Saawan... The Love Season

Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko

Deewane Huye Paagal

Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen

Chalte Chalte

Koi... Mil Gaya

Kash Aap Hamare Hote

Kucch To Hai

Khushi

Zinda Dil

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon

Banana Brothers

Indian Babu

Ajnabee

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

Nayak: The Real Hero

Aśoka

Farz

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Joru ka Ghulam

Beti No. 1

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa

Hadh Kar Di Aapne

Deewane

Dil Hi Dil Mein

Jwalamukhi

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Shikari

Hum To Mohabbat Karega

Krodh

Kunwara

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge