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.
Known For
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
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Dilwale
2015
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Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
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Aśoka
2001
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Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
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Phir Hera Pheri
2006
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Race
2008
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Baazigar
1993
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Judwaa 2
2017
Acting
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
2024
Lantrani
as Deelip
2023
Aflatoon
as Nawab Ali
2023
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023
Bad Boy
2023
Pop Kaun?
as Brij Kishore Trivedi
(6 episodes)
2022
Cirkus
as Polson Dada
2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo
as Mansukh
2021
Hungama 2
2020
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Coolie No. 1
as Jagjit Godbole
2019
Total Dhamaal
as Shubroto
2019
Housefull 4
as Winston Churchgate
2017
Golmaal Again
as Pappi Bhai
2017
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017
Judwaa 2
as Pappu Passport
2017
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
(220 episodes)
2016
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
as Chooza
2015
Dilwale
as Mani Bhai
2015
I Am Offended
as Self
2014
Rang
2014
It's Entertainment
as Oggy Habibullah
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
(3 episodes)
2012
Players
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
2012
Khiladi 786
as Inspector Kambli
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
Bin Bulaye Baraati
as Sajjan Singh
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
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
2008
Race
as Max
2008
Konchem Kottaga
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
2005
Deewane Huye Paagal
as Murugan
2005
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
as Pashabhai
2004
Aabra Ka Daabra
as Maneklal
2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Chitra Gupta
2004
Hatya: The Murder
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
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
Janasheen
as Johnny Chen
2002
Awara Paagal Deewana
as Chhota Chhatri
2002
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
as Master Subramaniam
2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Police Officer
2002
Karz: The Burden of Truth
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
Angaar: The Fire
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself
(2 episodes)
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
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
as OK
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
Raju Chacha
as Jaddu
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
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
Do Numbri
1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Col. Almeida
1998
Miss 420
as Tony Fernandes
1998
Keemat
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
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
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
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
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
1992
Tilak
1992
Chamatkar
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
1992
Naach Govinda Naach
1990
Kafan
1990
Bandh Darwaza
as Gopi
1990
Kishen Kanhaiya
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)
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
1987
Jalwa
as Muthu
1987
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Srivastav's servant
1987
Parivaar
1986
Love 86
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
1985
Tum Par Hum Qurban
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Stuartpuram Donga
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Khiladi 1080
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Golmaal 5
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Victoria No. 203