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
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026)
as Godbole
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
as Haldiram Rawat
Aaghaaz (2000)
as Rajni Deva
Banana Brothers (2003)
Actor
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
as Col. Almeida
Boss (2013)
as Zorawar
Humraaz (2002)
as Darshan
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Golmaal 5 (2027)
Actor
Welcome To The Jungle (2026)
as Dubey
Be Happy (2025)
as Gopi (Guard)
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
as Johnny
Hello Brother (1999)
as Havaldar Hatela
Baadshah (1999)
as Ram Lal
Daraar (1996)
as Hari
Jalwa (1987)
as Muthu
Dilwale (2015)
as Mani Bhai
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
as Professor
Mohini (1995)
as Bhola
Farz (2001)
as Taxi
Tera Yaar Hoon Main (2026)
Actor
Chamatkar (1992)
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
I Want to Talk (2024)
as Johnny
Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
Actor
Aśoka (2001)
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Benaam (1999)
as Munna Mobile
Housefull 5 (2025)
as Batuk Patel
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Baazigar (1993)
as Babu Lal
Victoria No. 203 (2007)
Actor
Wajood (1998)
as Inspector Rahim Khan
Ghaath (2000)
as Screwdriver
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
as Inspector Parab
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
as Pappu Junior
Housefull 4 (2019)
as Winston Churchgate
Race (2008)
as Max
It's Entertainment (2014)
as Oggy Habibullah
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
as Chhota Chhatri
Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
as Munnabhai
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Actor
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)
as Pashabhai
Deewane (2000)
as OK
Janasheen (2003)
as Johnny Chen
Khatta Meetha (2010)
as Anshuman
Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002)
as Jaggi
Golmaal Again (2017)
as Pappi Bhai
Hero Hiralal (1988)
as Havaldar
Mujrim (1989)
as Lakhpati
Total Dhamaal (2019)
as Shubroto
Enemmy (2013)
as Eric Collaco
Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)
as Krrish
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom (2023)
Actor
Chalte Chalte (2003)
as Nandu
Mahakaal (1994)
as Hotel Manager
Badass Ravi Kumar (2025)
as Raja
Kunwara (2000)
as Gopal Ahuja
Anari (1993)
as Bablu
Ajnabee (2001)
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Dil Ke Pechey Pechey (2005)
Actor
Soorma Bhopali (1988)
Actor
36 China Town (2006)
as KK
Hatya: The Murder (2004)
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
as Topi
Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011)
as Sajjan Singh
Krodh (2000)
Actor
Judaai (1997)
as Hiralal (Hari)
Anjaam (1994)
as Champa Chameli
Players (2012)
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
Cirkus (2022)
as Polson Dada
Golmaal 3 (2010)
as Puppy
Judwaa 2 (2017)
as Pappu Passport
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999)
as Johnny
Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000)
as Kutti
Lantrani (2024)
as Deelip
Lajja (2001)
as Fakhruddin
Be-Careful (2011)
as Lobo
Koyla (1997)
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Bandh Darwaza (1990)
as Gopi
Yes Boss (1997)
as Madhav Lalwani
Khiladi 786 (2012)
as Inspector Kambli
All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)
as Tobu
Hungama 2 (2021)
Actor
Ishq (1997)
as Johny
De Dana Dan (2009)
as Kaala Krishna Murari
Bhootni (2000)
Actor
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001)
as Appu Khote
Raju Chacha (2000)
as Jaddu
Kucch To Hai (2003)
as Popatlal
Singh Saab the Great (2013)
as Gulwinder
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)
as Pakhandee Baba
Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
Actor
Jaanwar (1999)
as (uncredited)
I Am Offended (2015)
as Self
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
as Mahesh
Saawan... The Love Season (2006)
as Funsukh
Jeet (1996)
as Piajee
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
as Sunny Goyal
Raja Hindustani (1996)
as Balvant Singh
Sirf Tum (1999)
as Niranjan
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
as Chirkund
Indian Babu (2003)
Actor
Mela (2000)
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
Mard (1998)
as Bindas
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
as Murugan
Ilaaka (1989)
as Chhote Swami
Coolie No. 1 (2020)
as Jagjit Godbole
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
Actor
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
as Bunty
Badmaash No.1 (2002)
Actor
Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022)
as Mansukh
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
Actor
Chaalbaaz (1989)
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Farhad Samji's Next (—)
Actor
Haqeeqat (1995)
as Tony
Jaan (1996)
as Damru
Juaari (1994)
Actor
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016)
as Chooza
Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)
as Pandurang P.
Naach Govinda Naach (1992)
Actor
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)
as Head Master
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
as Maggi
Kanoon (1994)
Actor
Sapoot (1996)
as (uncredited)
Tezaab (1988)
as Kainchee
Daag: The Fire (1999)
as Sundar
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka (1988)
Actor
International Khiladi (1999)
as Focus
Kasam (1988)
as Buddhu
Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003)
as Native Indian Black face
Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
as Lawyer
Barood (1998)
as Presenter
Shikari (2000)
as Jafrani (uncredited)
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987)
as Srivastav's servant
Aakhri Adaalat (1988)
as Havaldar
Khushi (2003)
as Milestone
Criminal (1995)
as Changu
Kareeb (1998)
as Bighelaal
Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994)
as Pickpocket
Keemat (1998)
Actor
Paying Guests (2009)
as Ballu Singh
Anari No. 1 (1999)
Actor
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (2017)
Actor
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (1998)
Actor
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
as Chitra Gupta
Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
Actor
Kala Bazaar (1989)
as Kutti
Zinda Dil (2003)
Actor
Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
as Jeweller (uncredited)
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
as Paresh Chaval
Deewana Mastana (1997)
as Gafoor
Stuartpuram Donga (—)
Actor
Rang (2014)
Actor
Daayan (1997)
Actor
Himalay Putra (1997)
as Joe
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)
as Master Subramaniam
Jaadugar (1989)
as Nilkant
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009)
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Dulhe Raja (1998)
as Bankey
Joru ka Ghulam (2000)
as Kanhaiya
Bhagyawan (1993)
as Jhoney
Prem Kaa Game (2010)
as Ramnik Chedda
Anmol (1993)
as Himself
Laawaris (1999)
as Gaflet
Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
as Maneklal
Love 86 (1986)
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Khoobsurat (1999)
as Natwar
Deewana Main Deewana (2013)
as (uncredited)
Parivaar (1987)
Actor
Love Mein Ghum (2011)
as Sukhia
Aao Wish Karein (2009)
as Hitchcock
Ghoonghat (1997)
as Pandit
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
as Jani
Yaar Gaddar (1994)
as Police Inspector
Do Numbri (1998)
Actor
Teri Payal Mere Geet (1993)
as Dubey
Tilak (1992)
Actor
Hatya (1988)
as Lohar
Hitler (1998)
as O Men
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
as Police Officer
Ekka Raja Rani (1994)
as Guruji
Agnee Morcha (1997)
Actor
Majboor (1989)
Actor
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)
as Natwar
Saaya (1989)
Actor
Bhishma (1996)
Actor
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
as Aslam Bhai
Beti No. 1 (2000)
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Rock Dancer (1995)
as Inspector Johnny
Kafan (1990)
Actor
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
as Harshad Topi
Aflatoon (2023)
as Nawab Ali
Chashme Bahaddar (2006)
as Mokashi
Ram Shastra (1995)
as Raja
Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)
as Rickshaw walla
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002)
Actor
Judge Mujrim (1997)
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Jwalamukhi (2000)
Actor
Konchem Kottaga (2008)
Actor
Bad Boy (2023)
Actor
Gambler (1995)
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996)
Actor
The B****di (2025)
as Baadshah Babu
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko (2006)
Actor
Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
Actor
Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010)
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Tum Par Hum Qurban (1985)
Actor
Himmatvar (1996)
Actor
Miss 420 (1998)
as Tony Fernandes
Masti Express (2011)
as Veeru Bhai
Dangerous (2000)
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
Angaar: The Fire (2002)
Actor
Boss Collection (—)
Actor