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.
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.
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983571
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Filmography (Movies)
Housefull 5
Character:Batuk Patel
Release Date:05/06/2025
Be Happy
Character:Gopi (Guard)
Release Date:14/03/2025
The B****di
Character:Baadshah Babu
Release Date:17/02/2025
Badass Ravi Kumar
Character:Raja
Release Date:07/02/2025
I Want to Talk
Character:Johnny
Release Date:22/11/2024
Lantrani
Character:Deelip
Release Date:09/02/2024
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
Character:
Release Date:17/12/2023
Aflatoon
Character:Nawab Ali
Release Date:21/07/2023
Bad Boy
Character:
Release Date:28/04/2023
Cirkus
Character:Polson Dada
Release Date:23/12/2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Character:
Release Date:29/11/2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo
Character:Mansukh
Release Date:03/06/2022
Hungama 2
Character:
Release Date:23/07/2021
Coolie No. 1
Character:Jagjit Godbole
Release Date:25/12/2020
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Character:
Release Date:28/02/2020
Housefull 4
Character:Winston Churchgate
Release Date:25/10/2019
Total Dhamaal
Character:Shubroto
Release Date:22/02/2019
Golmaal Again
Character:Pappi Bhai
Release Date:20/10/2017
Judwaa 2
Character:Pappu Passport
Release Date:29/09/2017
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
Character:
Release Date:25/08/2017
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
Character:Chooza
Release Date:22/04/2016
Dilwale
Character:Mani Bhai
Release Date:18/12/2015
I Am Offended
Character:Self
Release Date:05/02/2015
Rang
Character:
Release Date:08/08/2014
It's Entertainment
Character:Oggy Habibullah
Release Date:08/08/2014
Singh Saab the Great
Character:Gulwinder
Release Date:22/11/2013
Boss
Character:Zorawar
Release Date:16/10/2013
Enemmy
Character:Eric Collaco
Release Date:21/06/2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Character:Bunty
Release Date:07/06/2013
Deewana Main Deewana
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:01/02/2013
Khiladi 786
Character:Inspector Kambli
Release Date:07/12/2012
Players
Character:Mangal "BC" Chopra
Release Date:06/01/2012
Tell Me O Kkhuda
Character:Pandurang P.
Release Date:27/10/2011
Be-Careful
Character:Lobo
Release Date:21/10/2011
Love Mein Ghum
Character:Sukhia
Release Date:01/07/2011
Masti Express
Character:Veeru Bhai
Release Date:18/02/2011
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Character:Jeweller (uncredited)
Release Date:14/01/2011
Golmaal 3
Character:Puppy
Release Date:05/11/2010
Khatta Meetha
Character:Anshuman
Release Date:23/07/2010
Prem Kaa Game
Character:Ramnik Chedda
Release Date:26/03/2010
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
Character:Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Release Date:15/01/2010
Dulha Mil Gaya
Character:Krrish
Release Date:08/01/2010
Dulha Mil Gaya
Character:Hussain Bhai
Release Date:08/01/2010
De Dana Dan
Character:Kaala Krishna Murari
Release Date:27/11/2009
Aao Wish Karein
Character:Hitchcock
Release Date:13/11/2009
All the Best: Fun Begins
Character:Tobu
Release Date:16/10/2009
Paying Guests
Character:Ballu Singh
Release Date:19/06/2009
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
Character:Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Release Date:06/03/2009
Konchem Kottaga
Character:
Release Date:28/06/2008
Race
Character:Max
Release Date:20/03/2008
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
Character:
Release Date:17/11/2006
Chashme Bahaddar
Character:Mokashi
Release Date:01/09/2006
Phir Hera Pheri
Character:Munnabhai
Release Date:09/06/2006
36 China Town
Character:KK
Release Date:21/04/2006
Saawan... The Love Season
Character:Funsukh
Release Date:07/04/2006
Deewane Huye Paagal
Character:Murugan
Release Date:25/11/2005
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
Character:Pashabhai
Release Date:28/04/2005
Aabra Ka Daabra
Character:Maneklal
Release Date:24/12/2004
Hatya: The Murder
Character:Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Release Date:15/10/2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Character:Chitra Gupta
Release Date:02/07/2004
Zinda Dil
Character:
Release Date:12/12/2003
Koi... Mil Gaya
Character:Chelaram Sukhwani
Release Date:08/08/2003
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Character:Johnny
Release Date:26/06/2003
Chalte Chalte
Character:Nandu
Release Date:12/06/2003
Indian Babu
Character:
Release Date:07/03/2003
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
Character:Native Indian Black face
Release Date:14/02/2003
Khushi
Character:Milestone
Release Date:07/02/2003
Kucch To Hai
Character:Popatlal
Release Date:24/01/2003
Banana Brothers
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2003
Karz: The Burden of Truth
Character:
Release Date:06/12/2002
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
Character:Natwar
Release Date:15/11/2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Character:Police Officer
Release Date:07/11/2002
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Character:Master Subramaniam
Release Date:02/08/2002
Humraaz
Character:Darshan
Release Date:26/07/2002
Awara Paagal Deewana
Character:Chhota Chhatri
Release Date:21/06/2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Character:Paresh Chaval
Release Date:06/05/2002
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
Character:Pakhandee Baba
Release Date:24/02/2002
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
Character:Jaggi
Release Date:08/02/2002
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
Character:
Release Date:18/01/2002
Angaar: The Fire
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2002
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
Character:Appu Khote
Release Date:21/12/2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Character:Haldiram Rawat
Release Date:14/12/2001
Ajnabee
Character:Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Release Date:21/09/2001
Aśoka
Character:Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Release Date:13/09/2001
Nayak: The Real Hero
Character:Topi
Release Date:07/09/2001
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Character:Aslam Bhai
Release Date:21/06/2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Character:Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Release Date:09/03/2001
Farz
Character:Taxi
Release Date:12/01/2001
Ghaath
Character:Screwdriver
Release Date:01/12/2000
Beti No. 1
Character:Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Release Date:10/11/2000
Shikari
Character:Jafrani (uncredited)
Release Date:06/10/2000
Dangerous
Character:Inspector Pratap Tungare
Release Date:03/10/2000
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
Character:
Release Date:24/08/2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Character:Maggi
Release Date:18/08/2000
Deewane
Character:
Release Date:11/08/2000
Kunwara
Character:Gopal Ahuja
Release Date:14/07/2000
Joru ka Ghulam
Character:Kanhaiya
Release Date:15/06/2000
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
Character:Kutti
Release Date:26/05/2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Character:Professor
Release Date:21/04/2000
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Character:Lawyer
Release Date:14/04/2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Character:Chirkund
Release Date:20/03/2000
Krodh
Character:
Release Date:10/03/2000
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Character:Pappu Junior
Release Date:21/01/2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Character:Inspector Parab
Release Date:14/01/2000
Mela
Character:Inspector Pakkad Singh
Release Date:07/01/2000
Jwalamukhi
Character:
Release Date:02/01/2000
Bhootni
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2000
Jaanwar
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:24/12/1999
Khoobsurat
Character:Natwar
Release Date:06/11/1999
Baadshah
Character:Ram Lal
Release Date:27/08/1999
Hello Brother
Character:Havaldar Hatela
Release Date:26/08/1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
Character:Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Release Date:09/07/1999
Sirf Tum
Character:Niranjan
Release Date:11/06/1999
Ganga Ki Kasam
Character:
Release Date:04/06/1999
Anari No. 1
Character:
Release Date:09/04/1999
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
Character:Johnny
Release Date:08/04/1999
International Khiladi
Character:Focus
Release Date:26/03/1999
Laawaris
Character:Gaflet
Release Date:05/03/1999
Daag: The Fire
Character:Sundar
Release Date:01/02/1999
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Character:Sunny Goyal
Release Date:22/01/1999
Benaam
Character:Munna Mobile
Release Date:01/01/1999
Wajood
Character:Inspector Rahim Khan
Release Date:11/12/1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Character:Col. Almeida
Release Date:16/10/1998
Tirchhi Topiwale
Character:
Release Date:11/09/1998
Barood
Character:Presenter
Release Date:07/08/1998
Kareeb
Character:Bighelaal
Release Date:17/07/1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Character:Mahesh
Release Date:22/05/1998
Mard
Character:Bindas
Release Date:14/05/1998
Hitler
Character:O Men
Release Date:13/05/1998
Keemat
Character:
Release Date:10/04/1998
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
Character:
Release Date:03/04/1998
Miss 420
Character:Tony Fernandes
Release Date:23/01/1998
Do Numbri
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1998
Ishq
Character:Johny
Release Date:28/11/1997
Deewana Mastana
Character:Gafoor
Release Date:24/10/1997
Judge Mujrim
Character:Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Release Date:12/09/1997
Ghoonghat
Character:Pandit
Release Date:25/07/1997
Yes Boss
Character:Madhav Lalwani
Release Date:18/07/1997
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
Character:Rickshaw walla
Release Date:11/07/1997
Koyla
Character:Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Release Date:18/04/1997
Himalay Putra
Character:Joe
Release Date:04/04/1997
Agnee Morcha
Character:
Release Date:04/04/1997
Judaai
Character:Hiralal (Hari)
Release Date:28/02/1997
Daayan
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1997
Raja Hindustani
Character:Balvant Singh
Release Date:15/11/1996
Sapoot
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:08/11/1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
Character:Head Master
Release Date:20/09/1996
Jeet
Character:Piajee
Release Date:23/08/1996
Bhishma
Character:
Release Date:26/07/1996
Daraar
Character:Hari
Release Date:05/07/1996
Himmatvar
Character:
Release Date:14/06/1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Character:
Release Date:07/06/1996
Jaan
Character:Damru
Release Date:17/05/1996
Haqeeqat
Character:Tony
Release Date:29/12/1995
Ram Shastra
Character:Raja
Release Date:10/11/1995
Rock Dancer
Character:Inspector Johnny
Release Date:03/11/1995
Gambler
Character:Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Release Date:20/10/1995
Criminal
Character:Changu
Release Date:21/07/1995
Mohini
Character:Bhola
Release Date:01/01/1995
Yaar Gaddar
Character:Police Inspector
Release Date:04/11/1994
Juaari
Character:
Release Date:08/07/1994
Saajan Ka Ghar
Character:Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Release Date:29/04/1994
Anjaam
Character:Champa Chameli
Release Date:22/04/1994
Kanoon
Character:
Release Date:01/04/1994
Mahakaal
Character:Hotel Manager
Release Date:11/02/1994
Zamane Se Kya Darna
Character:Pickpocket
Release Date:14/01/1994
Ekka Raja Rani
Character:Guruji
Release Date:01/01/1994
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Character:Harshad Topi
Release Date:31/12/1993
Teri Payal Mere Geet
Character:Dubey
Release Date:24/12/1993
Bhagyawan
Character:Jhoney
Release Date:10/12/1993
Baazigar
Character:Babu Lal
Release Date:12/11/1993
Anmol
Character:Himself
Release Date:27/08/1993
Anari
Character:Bablu
Release Date:26/05/1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Character:Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Release Date:16/04/1993
Tilak
Character:
Release Date:30/10/1992
Naach Govinda Naach
Character:
Release Date:04/08/1992
Chamatkar
Character:"Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Release Date:08/07/1992
Kafan
Character:
Release Date:01/08/1990
Bandh Darwaza
Character:Gopi
Release Date:07/05/1990
Kishen Kanhaiya
Character:
Release Date:09/03/1990
Chaalbaaz
Character:Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Release Date:08/12/1989
Kala Bazaar
Character:Kutti
Release Date:27/09/1989
Jaadugar
Character:Nilkant
Release Date:25/08/1989
Mujrim
Character:Lakhpati
Release Date:28/07/1989
Ilaaka
Character:Chhote Swami
Release Date:19/04/1989
Majboor
Character:
Release Date:17/03/1989
Suryaa: An Awakening
Character:Jani
Release Date:01/01/1989
Saaya
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1989
Tezaab
Character:Kainchee
Release Date:11/11/1988
Hero Hiralal
Character:Havaldar
Release Date:21/10/1988
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
Character:
Release Date:01/07/1988
Aakhri Adaalat
Character:Havaldar
Release Date:10/06/1988
Hatya
Character:Lohar
Release Date:03/06/1988
Kasam
Character:Buddhu
Release Date:15/04/1988
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
Character:Srivastav's servant
Release Date:30/12/1987
Jalwa
Character:Muthu
Release Date:30/06/1987
Parivaar
Character:
Release Date:12/06/1987
Love 86
Character:Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Release Date:14/02/1986
Tum Par Hum Qurban
Character:
Release Date:18/10/1985
Television Appearances
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