Johny Lever
Acting • Born 1957-08-14
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.
Filmography
211 credits
Chalte Chalte
Movie • 2003
Nandu
36 China Town
Movie • 2006
KK
Phir Hera Pheri
Movie • 2006
Munnabhai
Paying Guests
Movie • 2009
Ballu Singh
Raja Hindustani
Movie • 1996
Balvant Singh
Ajnabee
Movie • 2001
Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Joru ka Ghulam
Movie • 2000
Kanhaiya
Beti No. 1
Movie • 2000
Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Jalwa
Movie • 1987
Muthu
Kanoon
Movie • 1994
Koi... Mil Gaya
Movie • 2003
Chelaram Sukhwani
Tilak
Movie • 1992
Tirchhi Topiwale
Movie • 1998
Stuartpuram Donga
Movie
Dulha Mil Gaya
Movie • 2010
Krrish
Ishq
Movie • 1997
Johny
Khatta Meetha
Movie • 2010
Anshuman
Golmaal 3
Movie • 2010
Puppy
Chamatkar
Movie • 1992
"Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Aao Wish Karein
Movie • 2009
Hitchcock
Baazigar
Movie • 1993
Babu Lal
Race
Movie • 2008
Max
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
Movie • 2009
Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Movie • 1999
Sunny Goyal
Players
Movie • 2012
Mangal "BC" Chopra
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Movie • 2011
Jeweller (uncredited)
Yes Boss
Movie • 1997
Madhav Lalwani
Deewane Huye Paagal
Movie • 2005
Murugan
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Movie • 2000
Pappu Junior
Kareeb
Movie • 1998
Bighelaal
Mahakaal
Movie • 1994
Hotel Manager
Zamane Se Kya Darna
Movie • 1994
Pickpocket
Kala Bazaar
Movie • 1989
Kutti
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
Movie • 2003
Native Indian Black face
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Movie • 2001
Aslam Bhai
Jeet
Movie • 1996
Piajee
Jaadugar
Movie • 1989
Nilkant
Chashme Bahaddar
Movie • 2006
Mokashi
Anjaam
Movie • 1994
Champa Chameli
Aflatoon
Movie • 2023
Nawab Ali
International Khiladi
Movie • 1999
Focus
Khiladi 786
Movie • 2012
Inspector Kambli
Rang
Movie • 2014
Konchem Kottaga
Movie • 2008
Gambler
Movie • 1995
Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Kucch To Hai
Movie • 2003
Popatlal
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Movie • 1998
Mahesh
Deewana Main Deewana
Movie • 2013
(uncredited)
Mard
Movie • 1998
Bindas
Cirkus
Movie • 2022
Polson Dada
Welcome to the Jungle
Movie • 2026
Be-Careful
Movie • 2011
Lobo
Boss
Movie • 2013
Zorawar
Awara Paagal Deewana
Movie • 2002
Chhota Chhatri
Enemmy
Movie • 2013
Eric Collaco
Ekka Raja Rani
Movie • 1994
Guruji
Suryaa: An Awakening
Movie • 1989
Jani
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
Movie • 2001
Appu Khote
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
Movie • 1998
Barood
Movie • 1998
Presenter
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Movie • 2013
Bunty
Hitler
Movie • 1998
O Men
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Movie • 2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo
Movie • 2022
Mansukh
Aabra Ka Daabra
Movie • 2004
Maneklal
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
Movie • 2023
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
Movie • 2005
Pashabhai
Haqeeqat
Movie • 1995
Tony
Ganga Ki Kasam
Movie • 1999
Jaan
Movie • 1996
Damru
Judge Mujrim
Movie • 1997
Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Singh Saab the Great
Movie • 2013
Gulwinder
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Movie • 2000
Maggi
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Movie • 2000
Lawyer
Daraar
Movie • 1996
Hari
Lantrani
Movie • 2024
Deelip
Hatya
Movie • 1988
Lohar
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
Movie • 1987
Srivastav's servant
Hello Brother
Movie • 1999
Havaldar Hatela
Masti Express
Movie • 2011
Veeru Bhai
Baadshah
Movie • 1999
Ram Lal
Wajood
Movie • 1998
Inspector Rahim Khan
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Movie • 2002
Master Subramaniam
I Want to Talk
Movie • 2024
Johnny
Be Happy
Movie • 2025
Gopi (Guard)
Daag: The Fire
Movie • 1999
Sundar
Dilwale
Movie • 2015
Mani Bhai
Anari
Movie • 1993
Bablu
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
Movie • 2010
Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Rock Dancer
Movie • 1995
Inspector Johnny
Nayak: The Real Hero
Movie • 2001
Topi
Deewane
Movie • 2000
OK
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Movie • 2000
Professor
Sirf Tum
Movie • 1999
Niranjan
Do Numbri
Movie • 1998
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Movie • 2002
Police Officer
Karz: The Burden of Truth
Movie • 2002
Jwalamukhi
Movie • 2000
Tell Me O Kkhuda
Movie • 2011
Pandurang P.
Aśoka
Movie • 2001
Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Movie • 2000
Inspector Parab
Naach Govinda Naach
Movie • 1992
Criminal
Movie • 1995
Changu
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Movie • 1998
Col. Almeida
Dushman Duniya Ka
Movie • 1996
Head Master
Jaanwar
Movie • 1999
(uncredited)
Koyla
Movie • 1997
Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Shikari
Movie • 2000
Jafrani (uncredited)
Love 86
Movie • 1986
Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Laawaris
Movie • 1999
Gaflet
Sapoot
Movie • 1996
(uncredited)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Movie • 1993
Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
Movie • 2002
Jaggi
Yaar Gaddar
Movie • 1994
Police Inspector
Farz
Movie • 2001
Taxi
Himalay Putra
Movie • 1997
Joe
Golmaal Again
Movie • 2017
Pappi Bhai
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
Movie • 2017
Daayan
Movie • 1997
Judwaa 2
Movie • 2017
Pappu Passport
Benaam
Movie • 1999
Munna Mobile
Kafan
Movie • 1990
It's Entertainment
Movie • 2014
Oggy Habibullah
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
Movie • 2016
Chooza
Khushi
Movie • 2003
Milestone
Ram Shastra
Movie • 1995
Raja
Zinda Dil
Movie • 2003
Prem Kaa Game
Movie • 2010
Ramnik Chedda
Ilaaka
Movie • 1989
Chhote Swami
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Movie • 2004
Chitra Gupta
Tezaab
Movie • 1988
Kainchee
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
Movie • 1999
Johnny
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Movie • 2002
Paresh Chaval
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
Movie • 2000
Kutti
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
Movie • 2002
Dulha Mil Gaya
Movie • 2010
Hussain Bhai
Krodh
Movie • 2000
Saajan Ka Ghar
Movie • 1994
Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
Movie • 1988
Majboor
Movie • 1989
Total Dhamaal
Movie • 2019
Shubroto
Kunwara
Movie • 2000
Gopal Ahuja
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Movie • 2020
Juaari
Movie • 1994
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Movie • 2000
Chirkund
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Movie • 2001
Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
Movie • 2002
Pakhandee Baba
Saaya
Movie • 1989
Saawan... The Love Season
Movie • 2006
Funsukh
Mela
Movie • 2000
Inspector Pakkad Singh
Housefull 4
Movie • 2019
Winston Churchgate
Love Mein Ghum
Movie • 2011
Sukhia
Coolie No. 1
Movie • 2020
Jagjit Godbole
Bhootni
Movie • 2000
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Movie • 1996
Anmol
Movie • 1993
Himself
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Movie • 2003
Johnny
Kasam
Movie • 1988
Buddhu
Mohini
Movie • 1995
Bhola
Bandh Darwaza
Movie • 1990
Gopi
Mujrim
Movie • 1989
Lakhpati
All the Best: Fun Begins
Movie • 2009
Tobu
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
Movie • 1997
Rickshaw walla
Kadhalar Dhinam
Movie • 1999
Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Dangerous
Movie • 2000
Inspector Pratap Tungare
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
Movie • 2006
Bad Boy
Movie • 2023
Hatya: The Murder
Movie • 2004
Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Movie • 1993
Harshad Topi
I Am Offended
Movie • 2015
Self
Bhagyawan
Movie • 1993
Jhoney
Hero Hiralal
Movie • 1988
Havaldar
Parivaar
Movie • 1987
Tum Par Hum Qurban
Movie • 1985
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Movie • 2001
Haldiram Rawat
Chaalbaaz
Movie • 1989
Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Bhishma
Movie • 1996
Hungama 2
Movie • 2021
Agnee Morcha
Movie • 1997
Ghaath
Movie • 2000
Screwdriver
Banana Brothers
Movie • 2003
Himmatvar
Movie • 1996
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
Movie • 2002
Natwar
Teri Payal Mere Geet
Movie • 1993
Dubey
De Dana Dan
Movie • 2009
Kaala Krishna Murari
Housefull 5
Movie • 2025
Batuk Patel
Badass Ravi Kumar
Movie • 2025
Raja
Aakhri Adaalat
Movie • 1988
Havaldar
Miss 420
Movie • 1998
Tony Fernandes
Judaai
Movie • 1997
Hiralal (Hari)
Humraaz
Movie • 2002
Darshan
Khoobsurat
Movie • 1999
Natwar
The B****di
Movie • 2025
Baadshah Babu
Angaar: The Fire
Movie • 2002
Indian Babu
Movie • 2003
Ghoonghat
Movie • 1997
Pandit
Keemat
Movie • 1998
Anari No. 1
Movie • 1999
Kishen Kanhaiya
Movie • 1990
Deewana Mastana
Movie • 1997
Gafoor
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
Movie • 2000
Khiladi 1080
Movie
Golmaal 5
Movie
Victoria No. 203
Movie
Raju Chacha
Movie • 2000
Jaddu
Janasheen
Movie • 2003
Johnny Chen
Pop Kaun?
TV • 2023
Brij Kishore Trivedi
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TV • 2013
Self
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
TV • 2002
Himself
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
TV • 2017
Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
The Kapil Sharma Show
TV • 2016
Self