Acting
Johny Lever
- Born
- 1957-08-14
- Birthplace
- Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
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
Filmography
221 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Golmaal 5
2027 · Movie
Cast
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026 · Movie
Godbole
Tera Yaar Hoon Main
2026 · Movie
Cast
Welcome To The Jungle
2026 · Movie
Dubey
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025 · Movie
Raja
Be Happy
2025 · Movie
Gopi (Guard)
Housefull 5
2025 · Movie
Batuk Patel
The B****di
2025 · Movie
Baadshah Babu
I Want to Talk
2024 · Movie
Johnny
Lantrani
2024 · Movie
Deelip
The Lavari Show
2024 · TV Show
Self
Aflatoon
2023 · Movie
Nawab Ali
Bad Boy
2023 · Movie
Cast
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023 · Movie
Cast
Pop Kaun?
2023 · TV Show
Brij Kishore Trivedi
Cirkus
2022 · Movie
Polson Dada
Jaysuk Zdpayo
2022 · Movie
Mansukh
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022 · Movie
Cast
Hungama 2
2021 · Movie
Cast
Coolie No. 1
2020 · Movie
Jagjit Godbole
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020 · Movie
Cast
Housefull 4
2019 · Movie
Winston Churchgate
Total Dhamaal
2019 · Movie
Shubroto
Golmaal Again
2017 · Movie
Pappi Bhai
Judwaa 2
2017 · Movie
Pappu Passport
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017 · Movie
Cast
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
2017 · TV Show
Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
2016 · Movie
Chooza
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · TV Show
Self
Dilwale
2015 · Movie
Mani Bhai
I Am Offended
2015 · Movie
Self
It's Entertainment
2014 · Movie
Oggy Habibullah
Rang
2014 · Movie
Cast
Boss
2013 · Movie
Zorawar
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · TV Show
Self
Deewana Main Deewana
2013 · Movie
(uncredited)
Enemmy
2013 · Movie
Eric Collaco
Singh Saab the Great
2013 · Movie
Gulwinder
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013 · Movie
Bunty
Khiladi 786
2012 · Movie
Inspector Kambli
Players
2012 · Movie
Mangal "BC" Chopra
Be-Careful
2011 · Movie
Lobo
Bin Bulaye Baraati
2011 · Movie
Sajjan Singh
Love Mein Ghum
2011 · Movie
Sukhia
Masti Express
2011 · Movie
Veeru Bhai
Tell Me O Kkhuda
2011 · Movie
Pandurang P.
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011 · Movie
Jeweller (uncredited)
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
2010 · Movie
Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Dulha Mil Gaya
2010 · Movie
Krrish · Hussain Bhai
Golmaal 3
2010 · Movie
Puppy
Khatta Meetha
2010 · Movie
Anshuman
Prem Kaa Game
2010 · Movie
Ramnik Chedda
Aao Wish Karein
2009 · Movie
Hitchcock
All the Best: Fun Begins
2009 · Movie
Tobu
De Dana Dan
2009 · Movie
Kaala Krishna Murari
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009 · Movie
Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Paying Guests
2009 · Movie
Ballu Singh
Konchem Kottaga
2008 · Movie
Cast
Race
2008 · Movie
Max
Victoria No. 203
2007 · Movie
Cast
36 China Town
2006 · Movie
KK
Chashme Bahaddar
2006 · Movie
Mokashi
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
2006 · Movie
Cast
Phir Hera Pheri
2006 · Movie
Munnabhai
Saawan... The Love Season
2006 · Movie
Funsukh
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005 · Movie
Murugan
Dil Ke Pechey Pechey
2005 · Movie
Cast
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005 · Movie
Pashabhai
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004 · Movie
Maneklal
Hatya: The Murder
2004 · Movie
Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004 · Movie
Chitra Gupta
Banana Brothers
2003 · Movie
Cast
Chalte Chalte
2003 · Movie
Nandu
Indian Babu
2003 · Movie
Cast
Janasheen
2003 · Movie
Johnny Chen
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
2003 · Movie
Native Indian Black face
Khushi
2003 · Movie
Milestone
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003 · Movie
Chelaram Sukhwani
Kucch To Hai
2003 · Movie
Popatlal
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003 · Movie
Johnny
Zinda Dil
2003 · Movie
Cast
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002 · Movie
Master Subramaniam
Angaar: The Fire
2002 · Movie
Cast
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002 · Movie
Chhota Chhatri
Badmaash No.1
2002 · Movie
Cast
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002 · Movie
Police Officer
Humraaz
2002 · Movie
Darshan
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · TV Show
Himself
Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002 · Movie
Cast
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
2002 · Movie
Natwar
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002 · Movie
Paresh Chaval
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002 · Movie
Pakhandee Baba
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002 · Movie
Cast
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
2002 · Movie
Jaggi
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001 · Movie
Appu Khote
Ajnabee
2001 · Movie
Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Aśoka
2001 · Movie
Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001 · Movie
Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Farz
2001 · Movie
Taxi
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001 · Movie
Haldiram Rawat
Lajja
2001 · Movie
Fakhruddin
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
2001 · Movie
Aslam Bhai
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001 · Movie
Topi
Aaghaaz
2000 · Movie
Rajni Deva
Beti No. 1
2000 · Movie
Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Bhootni
2000 · Movie
Cast
Dangerous
2000 · Movie
Inspector Pratap Tungare
Deewane
2000 · Movie
OK
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000 · Movie
Professor
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000 · Movie
Chirkund
Ghaath
2000 · Movie
Screwdriver
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
2000 · Movie
Lawyer
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000 · Movie
Cast
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
2000 · Movie
Kutti
Joru ka Ghulam
2000 · Movie
Kanhaiya
Jwalamukhi
2000 · Movie
Cast
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000 · Movie
Inspector Parab
Krodh
2000 · Movie
Cast
Kunwara
2000 · Movie
Gopal Ahuja
Mela
2000 · Movie
Inspector Pakkad Singh
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000 · Movie
Pappu Junior
Raju Chacha
2000 · Movie
Jaddu
Shikari
2000 · Movie
Jafrani (uncredited)
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000 · Movie
Maggi
Anari No. 1
1999 · Movie
Cast
Baadshah
1999 · Movie
Ram Lal
Benaam
1999 · Movie
Munna Mobile
Daag: The Fire
1999 · Movie
Sundar
Ganga Ki Kasam
1999 · Movie
Cast
Hello Brother
1999 · Movie
Havaldar Hatela
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999 · Movie
Sunny Goyal
International Khiladi
1999 · Movie
Focus
Jaanwar
1999 · Movie
(uncredited)
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999 · Movie
Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Khoobsurat
1999 · Movie
Natwar
Laawaris
1999 · Movie
Gaflet
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
1999 · Movie
Johnny
Sirf Tum
1999 · Movie
Niranjan
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998 · Movie
Cast
Barood
1998 · Movie
Presenter
Do Numbri
1998 · Movie
Cast
Dulhe Raja
1998 · Movie
Bankey
Hitler
1998 · Movie
O Men
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998 · Movie
Mahesh
Kareeb
1998 · Movie
Bighelaal
Keemat
1998 · Movie
Cast
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · Movie
Col. Almeida
Mard
1998 · Movie
Bindas
Miss 420
1998 · Movie
Tony Fernandes
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998 · Movie
Cast
Wajood
1998 · Movie
Inspector Rahim Khan
Agnee Morcha
1997 · Movie
Cast
Daayan
1997 · Movie
Cast
Deewana Mastana
1997 · Movie
Gafoor
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
1997 · Movie
Rickshaw walla
Ghoonghat
1997 · Movie
Pandit
Himalay Putra
1997 · Movie
Joe
Ishq
1997 · Movie
Johny
Judaai
1997 · Movie
Hiralal (Hari)
Judge Mujrim
1997 · Movie
Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Koyla
1997 · Movie
Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Yes Boss
1997 · Movie
Madhav Lalwani
Bhishma
1996 · Movie
Cast
Daraar
1996 · Movie
Hari
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996 · Movie
Head Master
Himmatvar
1996 · Movie
Cast
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996 · Movie
Cast
Jaan
1996 · Movie
Damru
Jeet
1996 · Movie
Piajee
Raja Hindustani
1996 · Movie
Balvant Singh
Sapoot
1996 · Movie
(uncredited)
Criminal
1995 · Movie
Changu
Gambler
1995 · Movie
Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Haqeeqat
1995 · Movie
Tony
Mohini
1995 · Movie
Bhola
Ram Shastra
1995 · Movie
Raja
Rock Dancer
1995 · Movie
Inspector Johnny
Anjaam
1994 · Movie
Champa Chameli
Ekka Raja Rani
1994 · Movie
Guruji
Juaari
1994 · Movie
Cast
Kanoon
1994 · Movie
Cast
Mahakaal
1994 · Movie
Hotel Manager
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994 · Movie
Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Yaar Gaddar
1994 · Movie
Police Inspector
Zamane Se Kya Darna
1994 · Movie
Pickpocket
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993 · Movie
Harshad Topi
Anari
1993 · Movie
Bablu
Anmol
1993 · Movie
Himself
Baazigar
1993 · Movie
Babu Lal
Bhagyawan
1993 · Movie
Jhoney
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993 · Movie
Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Teri Payal Mere Geet
1993 · Movie
Dubey
Chamatkar
1992 · Movie
"Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Naach Govinda Naach
1992 · Movie
Cast
Tilak
1992 · Movie
Cast
Bandh Darwaza
1990 · Movie
Gopi
Kafan
1990 · Movie
Cast
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990 · Movie
Cast
Chaalbaaz
1989 · Movie
Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Ilaaka
1989 · Movie
Chhote Swami
Jaadugar
1989 · Movie
Nilkant
Kala Bazaar
1989 · Movie
Kutti
Majboor
1989 · Movie
Cast
Mujrim
1989 · Movie
Lakhpati
Saaya
1989 · Movie
Cast
Suryaa: An Awakening
1989 · Movie
Jani
Aakhri Adaalat
1988 · Movie
Havaldar
Hatya
1988 · Movie
Lohar
Hero Hiralal
1988 · Movie
Havaldar
Kasam
1988 · Movie
Buddhu
Soorma Bhopali
1988 · Movie
Cast
Tezaab
1988 · Movie
Kainchee
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988 · Movie
Cast
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987 · Movie
Srivastav's servant
Jalwa
1987 · Movie
Muthu
Parivaar
1987 · Movie
Cast
Love 86
1986 · Movie
Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Tum Par Hum Qurban
1985 · Movie
Cast
Boss Collection
Date unknown · Movie
Cast
Farhad Samji's Next
Date unknown · Movie
Cast
Stuartpuram Donga
Date unknown · Movie
Cast