Johny Lever
August 14, 1957 (68 years old) in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
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
Credits
- 2026 · Welcome to the Jungle as
- 2025 · Housefull 5 as Batuk Patel
- 2025 · Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2025 · Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2023 · Pop Kaun? as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- 2019 · Total Dhamaal as Shubroto
- 2017 · Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- 2015 · Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2013 · Boss as Zorawar
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2012 · Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2010 · Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 2010 · Dulha Mil Gaya as Krrish
- 2010 · Dulha Mil Gaya as Hussain Bhai
- 2003 · Zinda Dil as
- 2003 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003 · Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 2003 · Chalte Chalte as Nandu
- 2003 · Khushi as Milestone
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2002 · Angaar: The Fire as
- 2001 · Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Haldiram Rawat
- 2001 · Ajnabee as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- 2001 · Aśoka as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- 2000 · Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 2000 · Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Inspector Parab
- 2000 · Jwalamukhi as
- 1999 · Jaanwar as (uncredited)
- 1999 · Baadshah as Ram Lal
- 1999 · Hello Brother as Havaldar Hatela
- 1999 · Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1998 · Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 1998 · Mard as Bindas
- 1998 · Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger as
- 1998 · Do Numbri as
- 1997 · Yes Boss as Madhav Lalwani
- 1997 · Koyla as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 1996 · Bhishma as
- 1996 · Jaan as Damru
- 1995 · Mohini as Bhola
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- 1993 · Baazigar as Babu Lal
- 1993 · Anari as Bablu
- 1992 · Tilak as
- 1989 · Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1988 · Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 1987 · Jalwa as Muthu
- 1985 · Tum Par Hum Qurban as
- Future · Golmaal 5 as
- 2023 · Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2023 · Bad Boy as
- 2021 · Hungama 2 as
- 2020 · Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as
- 2017 · Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013 · Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2011 · Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2009 · Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008 · Konchem Kottaga as
- 2006 · 36 China Town as KK
- 2005 · Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen as Pashabhai
- 2004 · Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 2003 · Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2003 · Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2002 · Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002 · Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002 · Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa as
- 2001 · Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as Aslam Bhai
- 2001 · Farz as Taxi
- 2000 · Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000 · Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000 · Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Chirkund
- 1999 · Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999 · International Khiladi as Focus
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 1997 · Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla
- 1997 · Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996 · Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995 · Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1995 · Criminal as Changu
- 1994 · Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- 1992 · Naach Govinda Naach as
- 1992 · Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990 · Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1990 · Kishen Kanhaiya as
- 1989 · Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1989 · Jaadugar as Nilkant
- 1989 · Ilaaka as Chhote Swami
- 1988 · Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- Future · Khiladi 1080 as
- 2025 · The B****di as Baadshah Babu
- 2024 · I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2024 · Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023 · Kya Masti Kya Dhoom as
- 2022 · Cirkus as Polson Dada
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2020 · Coolie No. 1 as Jagjit Godbole
- 2019 · Housefull 4 as Winston Churchgate
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Pappi Bhai
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Pappu Passport
- 2016 · Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2015 · I Am Offended as Self
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Oggy Habibullah
- 2014 · Rang as
- 2013 · Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2012 · Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2011 · Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2011 · Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011 · Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2010 · Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 2010 · Prem Kaa Game as Ramnik Chedda
- 2010 · Bhavnao Ko Samjho as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
- 2009 · De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2009 · Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009 · All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2009 · Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2008 · Race as Max
- 2006 · Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko as
- 2006 · Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006 · Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai
- 2006 · Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2005 · Deewane Huye Paagal as Murugan
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta
- 2003 · Janasheen as Johnny Chen
- 2003 · Indian Babu as
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Karz: The Burden of Truth as
- 2002 · Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002 · Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam
- 2002 · Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri
- 2002 · Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 2002 · Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2001 · Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001 · Nayak: The Real Hero as Topi
- 2001 · Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- 2000 · Raju Chacha as Jaddu
- 2000 · Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000 · Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000 · Deewane as OK
- 2000 · Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Professor
- 2000 · Krodh as
- 2000 · Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Pappu Junior
- 2000 · Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 2000 · Bhootni as
- 1999 · Khoobsurat as Natwar
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 · Sirf Tum as Niranjan
- 1999 · Ganga Ki Kasam as
- 1999 · Anari No. 1 as
- 1999 · Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1999 · Benaam as Munna Mobile
- 1998 · Barood as Presenter
- 1998 · Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 1998 · Hitler as O Men
- 1998 · Keemat as
- 1998 · Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1997 · Ishq as Johny
- 1997 · Deewana Mastana as Gafoor
- 1997 · Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997 · Ghoonghat as Pandit
- 1997 · Agnee Morcha as
- 1997 · Judaai as Hiralal (Hari)
- 1997 · Daayan as
- 1996 · Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996 · Jeet as Piajee
- 1996 · Daraar as Hari
- 1996 · Himmatvar as
- 1995 · Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995 · Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1994 · Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector
- 1994 · Juaari as
- 1994 · Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 1994 · Kanoon as
- 1994 · Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1994 · Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Harshad Topi
- 1993 · Teri Payal Mere Geet as Dubey
- 1993 · Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- 1993 · Anmol as Himself
- 1990 · Kafan as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989 · Majboor as
- 1989 · Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1989 · Saaya as
- 1988 · Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as
- 1988 · Hatya as Lohar
- 1988 · Kasam as Buddhu
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant
- 1987 · Parivaar as
- 1986 · Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- Future · Victoria No. 203 as
- Future · Stuartpuram Donga as



