Johny Lever
Known for Acting · 211 credits
- Born
- 1957-08-14 (age 68)
- Place of birth
- Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Also known 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.
Known For
TV Shows (5)
Movies (206)
Dilwale
2015
as Mani Bhai
Housefull 5
2025
as Batuk Patel
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Haldiram Rawat
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Col. Almeida
Baazigar
1993
as Babu Lal
Players
2012
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
Phir Hera Pheri
2006
as Munnabhai
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Balvant Singh
Total Dhamaal
2019
as Shubroto
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Aśoka
2001
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Chalte Chalte
2003
as Nandu
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
as Raja
Golmaal 5
Housefull 4
2019
as Winston Churchgate
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Mahesh
Koyla
1997
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Laawaris
1999
as Gaflet
Be Happy
2025
as Gopi (Guard)
Coolie No. 1
2020
as Jagjit Godbole
Khushi
2003
as Milestone
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Inspector Parab
Chamatkar
1992
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Baadshah
1999
as Ram Lal
Judwaa 2
2017
as Pappu Passport
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
as Pappu Junior
Boss
2013
as Zorawar
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
as Topi
Race
2008
as Max
It's Entertainment
2014
as Oggy Habibullah
Sirf Tum
1999
as Niranjan
De Dana Dan
2009
as Kaala Krishna Murari
Golmaal 3
2010
as Puppy
Cirkus
2022
as Polson Dada
Golmaal Again
2017
as Pappi Bhai
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002
as Pakhandee Baba
Mela
2000
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Ghaath
2000
as Screwdriver
Kunwara
2000
as Gopal Ahuja
Yes Boss
1997
as Madhav Lalwani
Jaanwar
1999
as (uncredited)
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001
as Appu Khote
Anjaam
1994
as Champa Chameli
Keemat
1998
Ram Shastra
1995
as Raja
Dulha Mil Gaya
2010
as Krrish / Hussain Bhai
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Murugan
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Khiladi 786
2012
as Inspector Kambli
Anari
1993
as Bablu
Ishq
1997
as Johny
Raju Chacha
2000
as Jaddu
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
as Professor
Paying Guests
2009
as Ballu Singh
Judaai
1997
as Hiralal (Hari)
Daag: The Fire
1999
as Sundar
Deewana Main Deewana
2013
as (uncredited)
Khatta Meetha
2010
as Anshuman
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Paresh Chaval
Ajnabee
2001
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
36 China Town
2006
as KK
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
as Bunty
Jaan
1996
as Damru
Deewane
2000
as OK
Jeet
1996
as Piajee
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Head Master
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Maggi
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
as Johnny
Hungama 2
2021
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Chhota Chhatri
Haqeeqat
1995
as Tony
Sapoot
1996
as (uncredited)
Yaar Gaddar
1994
as Police Inspector
Deewana Mastana
1997
as Gafoor
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011
as Jeweller (uncredited)
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Chirkund
Joru ka Ghulam
2000
as Kanhaiya
Wajood
1998
as Inspector Rahim Khan
All the Best: Fun Begins
2009
as Tobu
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
as Maneklal
Anari No. 1
1999
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Police Officer
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004
as Chitra Gupta
Gambler
1995
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Criminal
1995
as Changu
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
as Sunny Goyal
Majboor
1989
Hero Hiralal
1988
as Havaldar
Saaya
1989
Barood
1998
as Presenter
Mard
1998
as Bindas
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
1997
as Rickshaw walla
Hello Brother
1999
as Havaldar Hatela
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Tezaab
1988
as Kainchee
Hitler
1998
as O Men
International Khiladi
1999
as Focus
Parivaar
1987
Daraar
1996
as Hari
Aakhri Adaalat
1988
as Havaldar
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987
as Srivastav's servant
Judge Mujrim
1997
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Chaalbaaz
1989
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Bandh Darwaza
1990
as Gopi
Kasam
1988
as Buddhu
Mujrim
1989
as Lakhpati
Naach Govinda Naach
1992
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Do Numbri
1998
Ilaaka
1989
as Chhote Swami
Anmol
1993
as Himself
About Johny Lever
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. With 211 credits spanning from 1985 to 2026, Johny Lever has appeared in 206 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Johny Lever Movies
- Dilwale (2015) — as Mani Bhai
- Housefull 5 (2025) — as Batuk Patel
- Welcome to the Jungle (2026)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) — as Haldiram Rawat
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) — as Col. Almeida
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