Johny Lever

Johny Lever

🎂 14th August 1957 (68 yrs) 📍 Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

Known For

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.

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Movies Featuring Johny Lever

Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle (2026)

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026)

as Godbole

Housefull 5

Housefull 5 (2025)

as Batuk Patel

Be Happy

Be Happy (2025)

as Gopi (Guard)

The B****di

The B****di (2025)

as Baadshah Babu

Badass Ravi Kumar

Badass Ravi Kumar (2025)

as Raja

I Want to Talk

I Want to Talk (2024)

as Johnny

Lantrani

Lantrani (2024)

as Deelip

Kya Masti Kya Dhoom

Kya Masti Kya Dhoom (2023)

Aflatoon

Aflatoon (2023)

as Nawab Ali

Bad Boy

Bad Boy (2023)

Cirkus

Cirkus (2022)

as Polson Dada

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)

Jaysuk Zdpayo

Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022)

as Mansukh

Hungama 2

Hungama 2 (2021)

Coolie No. 1

Coolie No. 1 (2020)

as Jagjit Godbole

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)

Housefull 4

Housefull 4 (2019)

as Winston Churchgate

Total Dhamaal

Total Dhamaal (2019)

as Shubroto

Golmaal Again

Golmaal Again (2017)

as Pappi Bhai

Judwaa 2

Judwaa 2 (2017)

as Pappu Passport

Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay

Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (2017)

Santa Banta Pvt Ltd

Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016)

as Chooza

Dilwale

Dilwale (2015)

as Mani Bhai

I Am Offended

I Am Offended (2015)

as Self

Rang

Rang (2014)

It's Entertainment

It's Entertainment (2014)

as Oggy Habibullah

Singh Saab the Great

Singh Saab the Great (2013)

as Gulwinder

Boss

Boss (2013)

as Zorawar

Enemmy

Enemmy (2013)

as Eric Collaco

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)

as Bunty

Deewana Main Deewana

Deewana Main Deewana (2013)

as (uncredited)

Khiladi 786

Khiladi 786 (2012)

as Inspector Kambli

Players

Players (2012)

as Mangal "BC" Chopra

Tell Me O Kkhuda

Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)

as Pandurang P.

Be-Careful

Be-Careful (2011)

as Lobo

Love Mein Ghum

Love Mein Ghum (2011)

as Sukhia

Bin Bulaye Baraati

Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011)

as Sajjan Singh

Masti Express

Masti Express (2011)

as Veeru Bhai

Yamla Pagla Deewana

Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)

as Jeweller (uncredited)

Golmaal 3

Golmaal 3 (2010)

as Puppy

Khatta Meetha

Khatta Meetha (2010)

as Anshuman

Prem Kaa Game

Prem Kaa Game (2010)

as Ramnik Chedda

Bhavnao Ko Samjho

Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010)

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

Dulha Mil Gaya

Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)

as Krrish

Dulha Mil Gaya

Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)

as Hussain Bhai

De Dana Dan

De Dana Dan (2009)

as Kaala Krishna Murari

Aao Wish Karein

Aao Wish Karein (2009)

as Hitchcock

All the Best: Fun Begins

All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)

as Tobu

Paying Guests

Paying Guests (2009)

as Ballu Singh

Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009)

as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh

No Image

Konchem Kottaga (2008)

Race

Race (2008)

as Max

Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko

Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko (2006)

Chashme Bahaddar

Chashme Bahaddar (2006)

as Mokashi

Phir Hera Pheri

Phir Hera Pheri (2006)

as Munnabhai

36 China Town

36 China Town (2006)

as KK

Saawan... The Love Season

Saawan... The Love Season (2006)

as Funsukh

Deewane Huye Paagal

Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)

as Murugan

Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen

Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)

as Pashabhai

Aabra Ka Daabra

Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)

as Maneklal

Hatya: The Murder

Hatya: The Murder (2004)

as Paid Mourner (uncredited)

Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)

as Chitra Gupta

Zinda Dil

Zinda Dil (2003)

Janasheen

Janasheen (2003)

as Johnny Chen

Koi... Mil Gaya

Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)

as Chelaram Sukhwani

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)

as Johnny

Chalte Chalte

Chalte Chalte (2003)

as Nandu

Indian Babu

Indian Babu (2003)

Kash Aap Hamare Hote

Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003)

as Native Indian Black face

Khushi

Khushi (2003)

as Milestone

Kucch To Hai

Kucch To Hai (2003)

as Popatlal

Banana Brothers

Banana Brothers (2003)

Karz: The Burden of Truth

Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)

Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar

Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)

as Natwar

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)

as Police Officer

Akhiyon Se Goli Maare

Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)

as Master Subramaniam

Humraaz

Humraaz (2002)

as Darshan

Awara Paagal Deewana

Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)

as Chhota Chhatri

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)

as Paresh Chaval

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)

as Pakhandee Baba

Yeh Mohabbat Hai

Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002)

as Jaggi

Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa

Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002)

No Image

Angaar: The Fire (2002)

Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001)

as Appu Khote

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

as Haldiram Rawat

Ajnabee

Ajnabee (2001)

as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)

Aśoka

Aśoka (2001)

as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)

Nayak: The Real Hero

Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)

as Topi

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)

as Aslam Bhai

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)

as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)

Farz

Farz (2001)

as Taxi

Raju Chacha

Raju Chacha (2000)

as Jaddu

Ghaath

Ghaath (2000)

as Screwdriver

Beti No. 1

Beti No. 1 (2000)

as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu

Shikari

Shikari (2000)

as Jafrani (uncredited)

Dangerous

Dangerous (2000)

as Inspector Pratap Tungare

Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)

as Maggi

Deewane

Deewane (2000)

as OK

Kunwara

Kunwara (2000)

as Gopal Ahuja

Joru ka Ghulam

Joru ka Ghulam (2000)

as Kanhaiya

Hum To Mohabbat Karega

Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000)

as Kutti

Dil Hi Dil Mein

Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)

as Professor

Hadh Kar Di Aapne

Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)

as Lawyer

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)

as Chirkund

Krodh

Krodh (2000)

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)

as Pappu Junior

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)

as Inspector Parab

Mela

Mela (2000)

as Inspector Pakkad Singh

Jwalamukhi

Jwalamukhi (2000)

Bhootni

Bhootni (2000)

Jaanwar

Jaanwar (1999)

as (uncredited)

Khoobsurat

Khoobsurat (1999)

as Natwar

Baadshah

Baadshah (1999)

as Ram Lal

Hello Brother

Hello Brother (1999)

as Havaldar Hatela

Kadhalar Dhinam

Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)

as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)

Sirf Tum

Sirf Tum (1999)

as Niranjan

Ganga Ki Kasam

Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)

Anari No. 1

Anari No. 1 (1999)

Silsila Hai Pyar Ka

Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999)

as Johnny

International Khiladi

International Khiladi (1999)

as Focus

Laawaris

Laawaris (1999)

as Gaflet

Daag: The Fire

Daag: The Fire (1999)

as Sundar

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)

as Sunny Goyal

Benaam

Benaam (1999)

as Munna Mobile

Wajood

Wajood (1998)

as Inspector Rahim Khan

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

as Col. Almeida

Tirchhi Topiwale

Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)

Barood

Barood (1998)

as Presenter

Kareeb

Kareeb (1998)

as Bighelaal

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)

as Mahesh

Mard

Mard (1998)

as Bindas

Hitler

Hitler (1998)

as O Men

Keemat

Keemat (1998)

Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger

Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (1998)

Miss 420

Miss 420 (1998)

as Tony Fernandes

No Image

Do Numbri (1998)

Ishq

Ishq (1997)

as Johny

Deewana Mastana

Deewana Mastana (1997)

as Gafoor

Judge Mujrim

Judge Mujrim (1997)

as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother

Ghoonghat

Ghoonghat (1997)

as Pandit

Yes Boss

Yes Boss (1997)

as Madhav Lalwani

Do Ankhen Barah Hath

Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)

as Rickshaw walla

Koyla

Koyla (1997)

as Chhote (Shankar's friend)

Himalay Putra

Himalay Putra (1997)

as Joe

Agnee Morcha

Agnee Morcha (1997)

Judaai

Judaai (1997)

as Hiralal (Hari)

Daayan

Daayan (1997)

Raja Hindustani

Raja Hindustani (1996)

as Balvant Singh

Sapoot

Sapoot (1996)

as (uncredited)

Dushman Duniya Ka

Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)

as Head Master

Jeet

Jeet (1996)

as Piajee

Bhishma

Bhishma (1996)

Daraar

Daraar (1996)

as Hari

Himmatvar

Himmatvar (1996)

Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin

Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996)

Jaan

Jaan (1996)

as Damru

Haqeeqat

Haqeeqat (1995)

as Tony

Ram Shastra

Ram Shastra (1995)

as Raja

Rock Dancer

Rock Dancer (1995)

as Inspector Johnny

Gambler

Gambler (1995)

as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)

Criminal

Criminal (1995)

as Changu

Mohini

Mohini (1995)

as Bhola

Yaar Gaddar

Yaar Gaddar (1994)

as Police Inspector

Juaari

Juaari (1994)

Saajan Ka Ghar

Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)

as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose

Anjaam

Anjaam (1994)

as Champa Chameli

Kanoon

Kanoon (1994)

Mahakaal

Mahakaal (1994)

as Hotel Manager

Zamane Se Kya Darna

Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994)

as Pickpocket

Ekka Raja Rani

Ekka Raja Rani (1994)

as Guruji

Aasoo Bane Angaarey

Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)

as Harshad Topi

Teri Payal Mere Geet

Teri Payal Mere Geet (1993)

as Dubey

Bhagyawan

Bhagyawan (1993)

as Jhoney

Baazigar

Baazigar (1993)

as Babu Lal

Anmol

Anmol (1993)

as Himself

Anari

Anari (1993)

as Bablu

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)

as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan

Tilak

Tilak (1992)

Naach Govinda Naach

Naach Govinda Naach (1992)

Chamatkar

Chamatkar (1992)

as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)

Kafan

Kafan (1990)

Bandh Darwaza

Bandh Darwaza (1990)

as Gopi

Kishen Kanhaiya

Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)

Chaalbaaz

Chaalbaaz (1989)

as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)

Kala Bazaar

Kala Bazaar (1989)

as Kutti

Jaadugar

Jaadugar (1989)

as Nilkant

Mujrim

Mujrim (1989)

as Lakhpati

Ilaaka

Ilaaka (1989)

as Chhote Swami

Majboor

Majboor (1989)

Suryaa: An Awakening

Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)

as Jani

Saaya

Saaya (1989)

Tezaab

Tezaab (1988)

as Kainchee

Hero Hiralal

Hero Hiralal (1988)

as Havaldar

Tohfa Mohabbat Ka

Tohfa Mohabbat Ka (1988)

Aakhri Adaalat

Aakhri Adaalat (1988)

as Havaldar

Hatya

Hatya (1988)

as Lohar

Kasam

Kasam (1988)

as Buddhu

Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam

Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987)

as Srivastav's servant

Jalwa

Jalwa (1987)

as Muthu

Parivaar

Parivaar (1987)

Love 86

Love 86 (1986)

as Uttam (as Johny Lever)

No Image

Tum Par Hum Qurban (1985)

Stuartpuram Donga

Stuartpuram Donga (N/A)

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Boss Collection (N/A)

Golmaal 5

Golmaal 5 (N/A)

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Victoria No. 203 (N/A)