Johnny Lever
Born
August 14, 1957 (67 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Johnny 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.
De De Pyaar De 2
2025
Aflatoon
Nawab Ali
2023
Rang
2014
Deewana Main Deewana
(uncredited)
2013
Khiladi 786
Inspector Kambli
2012
Players
Mangal "BC" Chopra
2012
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Jeweller (uncredited)
2011
Golmaal 3
Puppy
2010
Khatta Meetha
Anshuman
2010
Dulha Mil Gaya
Krrish
2010
Aao Wish Karein
Hitchcock
2009
Paying Guests
Ballu Singh
2009
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
2009
Konchem Kottaga
2008
Race
Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
2008
Chashme Bahaddar
Mokashi
2006
Phir Hera Pheri
Munnabhai
2006
36 China Town
KK
2006
Deewane Huye Paagal
Murugan
2005
Koi... Mil Gaya
Chelaram Sukhwani
2003
Chalte Chalte
Nandu
2003
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
Native Indian Black face
2003
Kucch To Hai
Popatlal
2003
Ajnabee
Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
2001
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Aslam Bhai
2001
Beti No. 1
Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
2000
Joru ka Ghulam
Kanhaiya
2000
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Pappu Junior
2000
International Khiladi
Focus
1999
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Sunny Goyal
1999
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Kareeb
Bighelaal
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Mahesh
1998
Mard
Bindas
1998
Ishq
Johny
1997
Yes Boss
Madhav Lalwani
1997
Raja Hindustani
Balvant Singh
1996
Jeet
Piajee
1996
Gambler
Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
1995
Anjaam
Champa Chameli
1994
Kanoon
1994
Mahakaal
Hotel Manager
1994
Zamane Se Kya Darna
Pickpocket
1994
Baazigar
Babu Lal
1993
Tilak
1992
Chamatkar
"Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
1992
Kala Bazaar
Kutti
1989
Jaadugar
Nilkant
1989
Jalwa
Muthu
1987
Stuartpuram Donga
Cirkus
Polson bhai
2022
Welcome to the Jungle
Housefull 5
2025
Be Happy
Gopi (Guard)
2025
Badass Ravi Kumar
Raja
2025
I Want to Talk
Johnny
2024
Lantrani
Deelip
2024
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023
Pop Kaun?
Brij Kishore Trivedi · (6 episodes)
2023
Bad Boy
2023
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo
Mansukh
2022
Hungama 2
2021
Coolie No. 1
Jagjit Godbole
2020
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Housefull 4
Winston Churchgate
2019
Total Dhamaal
Shubroto
2019
Golmaal Again
Pappi Bhai
2017
Judwaa 2
Pappu Passport
2017
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
Chooza
2016
Dilwale
Mani Bhai
2015
I Am Offended
Self
2015
It's Entertainment
Habibullah Shiekh
2014
Singh Saab the Great
Gulwinder
2013
Boss
Zorawar
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (3 episodes)
2013
Enemmy
Eric Collaco
2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Bunty
2013
Tell Me O Kkhuda
Pandurang P.
2011
Be-Careful
Lobo
2011
Love Mein Ghum
Sukhia
2011
Masti Express
Veeru Bhai
2011
Prem Kaa Game
Ramnik Chedda
2010
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
2010
Dulha Mil Gaya
Hussain Bhai
2010
De Dana Dan
Kaala Krishna Murari
2009
All the Best: Fun Begins
Tobu
2009
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
2006
Saawan... The Love Season
Funsukh
2006
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
Pashabhai
2005
Aabra Ka Daabra
Maneklal
2004
Hatya: The Murder
Paid Mourner (uncredited)
2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Chitra Gupta
2004
Zinda Dil
2003
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Johnny
2003
Khushi
Milestone
2003
Banana Brothers
2003
Karz
2002
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
Natwar
2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Police Officer
2002
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Master Subramaniam
2002
Humraaz
Darshan
2002
Awara Paagal Deewana
Chhota Chhatri
2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Paresh Chaval
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself · (2 episodes)
2002
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
Pakhandee Baba
2002
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
Jaggi
2002
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
Appu Khote
2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Haldiram Rawat
2001
Aśoka
Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
2001
Nayak: The Real Hero
Topi
2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
2001
Farz
Taxi
2001
Ghaath
Screwdriver
2000
Shikari
Jafrani (uncredited)
2000
Dangerous
Inspector Pratap Tungare
2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Maggi
2000
Deewane
2000
Kunwara
Gopal Ahuja
2000
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
Kutti
2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Professor
2000
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Lawyer
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Chirkund
2000
Krodh
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Inspector Parab
2000
Mela
Inspector Pakkad Singh
2000
Jwalamukhi
2000
Bhootni
2000
Jaanwar
(uncredited)
1999
Baadshah
Ram Lal
1999
Hello Brother
Havaldar Hatela
1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
1999
Sirf Tum
Niranjan
1999
Ganga Ki Kasam
1999
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
Johnny
1999
Laawaris
Gaflet
1999
Daag: The Fire
Sundar
1999
Benaam
Munna Mobile
1999
Wajood
Inspector Rahim Khan
1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Col. Almeida
1998
Barood
Presenter
1998
Hitler
O Men
1998
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
Miss 420
Tony Fernandes
1998
Do Numbri
1998
Judge Mujrim
Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
1997
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
Rickshaw walla
1997
Koyla
Chhote (Shankar's friend)
1997
Himalay Putra
Joe
1997
Agnee Morcha
1997
Judaai
Hiralal (Hari)
1997
Daayan
1997
Sapoot
(uncredited)
1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
Head Master
1996
Bhishma
1996
Daraar
Hari
1996
Himmatvar
1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
Jaan
Damru
1996
Haqeeqat
Tony
1995
Ram Shastra
Raja
1995
Rock Dancer
Inspector Johnny
1995
Criminal
Changu
1995
Mohini
Bhola
1995
Yaar Gaddar
Police Inspector
1994
Juaari
1994
Saajan Ka Ghar
Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
1994
Ekka Raja Rani
Guruji
1994
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Harshad Topi
1993
Teri Payal Mere Geet
Dubey
1993
Bhagyawan
Jhoney
1993
Anmol
Himself
1993
Anari
Bablu
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
1993
Naach Govinda Naach
1992
Kafan
1990
Bandh Darwaza
Gopi
1990
Chaalbaaz
Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
1989
Mujrim
Lakhpati
1989
Ilaaka
Chhote Swami
1989
Majboor
1989
Suryaa: An Awakening
Jani
1989
Saaya
1989
Tezaab
Kainchee
1988
Hero Hiralal
Havaldar
1988
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
Aakhri Adaalat
Havaldar
1988
Hatya
Lohar
1988
Kasam
Buddhu
1988
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
Srivastav's servant
1987
Parivaar
1987
Love 86
Uttam (as Johny Lever)
1986
Tum Par Hum Qurban
1985