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