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