Johnny Lever

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1957-08-14 (68 years old)

Place of Birth

Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

Johnny Lever

Biography

Johnny 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.

Acting

2003

2006

2006

Phir Hera Pheri

as Munnabhai

2009

Paying Guests

as Ballu Singh

1996

Raja Hindustani

as Balvant Singh

2001

Ajnabee

as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)

2000

Joru ka Ghulam

as Kanhaiya

2000

Beti No. 1

as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu

1987

Jalwa

as Muthu

1994

2003

Koi... Mil Gaya

as Chelaram Sukhwani

1992

2010

1997

Ishq

as Johny

2010

Khatta Meetha

as Anshuman

2010

Golmaal 3

as Puppy

1992

Chamatkar

as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)

2009

Aao Wish Karein

as Hitchcock

1993

Baazigar

as Babu Lal

2008

Race

as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)

2009

Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh

2012

Players

as Mangal "BC" Chopra

2011

Yamla Pagla Deewana

as Jeweller (uncredited)

1997

Yes Boss

as Madhav Lalwani

2005

2000

1998

Kareeb

as Bighelaal

1994

Mahakaal

as Hotel Manager

1994

Zamane Se Kya Darna

as Pickpocket

1989

Kala Bazaar

as Kutti

2003

Kash Aap Hamare Hote

as Native Indian Black face

1996

Jeet

as Piajee

1989

Jaadugar

as Nilkant

2006

1994

Anjaam

as Champa Chameli

2023

Aflatoon

as Nawab Ali

2012

Khiladi 786

as Inspector Kambli

2014

1995

Gambler

as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)

2003

Kucch To Hai

as Popatlal

2013

Deewana Main Deewana

as (uncredited)

1998

Mard

as Bindas

2022

Cirkus

as Polson bhai

2011

Be-Careful

as Lobo

2013

Boss

as Zorawar

2002

Awara Paagal Deewana

as Chhota Chhatri

2013

Enemmy

as Eric Collaco

1994

1998

Barood

as Presenter

1998

Hitler

as O Men

2022

Jaysuk Zdpayo

as Mansukh

2004

Aabra Ka Daabra

as Maneklal

1995

Haqeeqat

as Tony

1996

Jaan

as Damru

1997

Judge Mujrim

as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother

2013

2000

1996

Daraar

as Hari

2024

Lantrani

as Deelip

1988

Hatya

as Lohar

1987

Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam

as Srivastav's servant

1999

Hello Brother

as Havaldar Hatela

2011

Masti Express

as Veeru Bhai

1999

Baadshah

as Ram Lal

1998

Wajood

as Inspector Rahim Khan

2002

Akhiyon Se Goli Maare

as Master Subramaniam

2025

Be Happy

as Gopi (Guard)

2024

1999

2015

Dilwale

as Mani Bhai

1993

Anari

as Bablu

2010

Bhavnao Ko Samjho

as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)

1995

Rock Dancer

as Inspector Johnny

2000

Dil Hi Dil Mein

as Professor

1999

Sirf Tum

as Niranjan

2002

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye

as Police Officer

2002

2011

Tell Me O Kkhuda

as Pandurang P.

2001

Aśoka

as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)

2000

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

as Inspector Parab

1995

Criminal

as Changu

1998

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

as Col. Almeida

1996

Dushman Duniya Ka

as Head Master

1999

Jaanwar

as (uncredited)

1997

Koyla

as Chhote (Shankar's friend)

2000

Shikari

as Jafrani (uncredited)

1986

Love 86

as Uttam (as Johny Lever)

1999

Laawaris

as Gaflet

1996

Sapoot

as (uncredited)

1993

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan

2002

1994

Yaar Gaddar

as Police Inspector

2001

Farz

as Taxi

1997

2017

Golmaal Again

as Pappi Bhai

1997

2017

Judwaa 2

as Pappu Passport

1999

Benaam

as Munna Mobile

1990

2016

2014

It's Entertainment

as Habibullah Shiekh

2003

Khushi

as Milestone

1995

2010

Prem Kaa Game

as Ramnik Chedda

1989

Ilaaka

as Chhote Swami

2004

1988

Tezaab

as Kainchee

1999

2002

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

as Paresh Chaval

2010

Dulha Mil Gaya

as Hussain Bhai

2000

1994

Saajan Ka Ghar

as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose

2019

Total Dhamaal

as Shubroto

2000

Kunwara

as Gopal Ahuja

1994

2000

2001

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)

2002

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

as Pakhandee Baba

1989

2000

Mela

as Inspector Pakkad Singh

2019

Housefull 4

as Winston Churchgate

2011

2020

Coolie No. 1

as Jagjit Godbole

1993

Anmol

as Himself

1988

Kasam

as Buddhu

1995

Mohini

as Bhola

1990

1989

Mujrim

as Lakhpati

1997

Do Ankhen Barah Hath

as Rickshaw walla

1999

Kadhalar Dhinam

as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)

2000

Dangerous

as Inspector Pratap Tungare

2004

Hatya: The Murder

as Paid Mourner (uncredited)

1993

Aasoo Bane Angaarey

as Harshad Topi

2015

1993

Bhagyawan

as Jhoney

1988

Hero Hiralal

as Havaldar

2001

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

as Haldiram Rawat

1989

Chaalbaaz

as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)

2000

Ghaath

as Screwdriver

2009

De Dana Dan

as Kaala Krishna Murari

2025

Housefull 5

as Batuk Patel

1988

Aakhri Adaalat

as Havaldar

1998

Miss 420

as Tony Fernandes

1997

Judaai

as Hiralal (Hari)

2002

Humraaz

as Darshan

1999

Khoobsurat

as Natwar

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