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