Johny Lever

Acting

Johny Lever

Born 14 August 1957 · Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India · 69

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

Highlights

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham2001 · Film · Haldiram Rawat
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai1998 · Film · Col. Almeida
Koi... Mil Gaya2003 · Film · Chelaram Sukhwani
Dilwale2015 · Film · Mani Bhai
Phir Hera Pheri2006 · Film · Munnabhai
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai2000 · Film · Inspector Parab

Filmography

Movies

201 films

Tera Yaar Hoon Main2026 · Film
Welcome To The Jungle2026 · Film · Dubey
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai2026 · Film · Godbole
Housefull 52025 · Film · Batuk Patel
Be Happy2025 · Film · Gopi (Guard)
The B****di2025 · Film · Baadshah Babu
Badass Ravi Kumar2025 · Film · Raja
I Want to Talk2024 · Film · Johnny
Lantrani2024 · Film · Deelip
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom2023 · Film
Aflatoon2023 · Film · Nawab Ali
Bad Boy2023 · Film
Cirkus2022 · Film · Polson Dada
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal2022 · Film
Jaysuk Zdpayo2022 · Film · Mansukh
Hungama 22021 · Film
Coolie No. 12020 · Film · Jagjit Godbole
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal2020 · Film
Housefull 42019 · Film · Winston Churchgate
Total Dhamaal2019 · Film · Shubroto
Golmaal Again2017 · Film · Pappi Bhai
Judwaa 22017 · Film · Pappu Passport
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay2017 · Film
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd2016 · Film · Chooza
Dilwale2015 · Film · Mani Bhai
Rang2014 · Film
It's Entertainment2014 · Film · Oggy Habibullah
Singh Saab the Great2013 · Film · Gulwinder
Boss2013 · Film · Zorawar
Enemmy2013 · Film · Eric Collaco
Yamla Pagla Deewana 22013 · Film · Bunty
Deewana Main Deewana2013 · Film · (uncredited)
Khiladi 7862012 · Film · Inspector Kambli
Players2012 · Film · Mangal "BC" Chopra
Tell Me O Kkhuda2011 · Film · Pandurang P.
Be-Careful2011 · Film · Lobo
Love Mein Ghum2011 · Film · Sukhia
Bin Bulaye Baraati2011 · Film · Sajjan Singh
Masti Express2011 · Film · Veeru Bhai
Yamla Pagla Deewana2011 · Film · Jeweller (uncredited)
Golmaal 32010 · Film · Puppy
Khatta Meetha2010 · Film · Anshuman
Prem Kaa Game2010 · Film · Ramnik Chedda
Bhavnao Ko Samjho2010 · Film · Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Dulha Mil Gaya2010 · Film · Krrish
De Dana Dan2009 · Film · Kaala Krishna Murari
Aao Wish Karein2009 · Film · Hitchcock
All the Best: Fun Begins2009 · Film · Tobu
Paying Guests2009 · Film · Ballu Singh
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge2009 · Film · Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Race2008 · Film · Max
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko2006 · Film
Chashme Bahaddar2006 · Film · Mokashi
Phir Hera Pheri2006 · Film · Munnabhai
36 China Town2006 · Film · KK
Saawan... The Love Season2006 · Film · Funsukh
Deewane Huye Paagal2005 · Film · Murugan
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen2005 · Film · Pashabhai
Aabra Ka Daabra2004 · Film · Maneklal
Hatya: The Murder2004 · Film · Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin2004 · Film · Chitra Gupta
Zinda Dil2003 · Film
Janasheen2003 · Film · Johnny Chen
Koi... Mil Gaya2003 · Film · Chelaram Sukhwani
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon2003 · Film · Johnny
Chalte Chalte2003 · Film · Nandu
Indian Babu2003 · Film
Kash Aap Hamare Hote2003 · Film · Native Indian Black face
Khushi2003 · Film · Milestone
Kucch To Hai2003 · Film · Popatlal
Banana Brothers2003 · Film
Karz: The Burden of Truth2002 · Film
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar2002 · Film · Natwar
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye2002 · Film · Police Officer
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare2002 · Film · Master Subramaniam
Humraaz2002 · Film · Darshan
Awara Paagal Deewana2002 · Film · Chhota Chhatri
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai2002 · Film · Paresh Chaval
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge2002 · Film · Pakhandee Baba
Yeh Mohabbat Hai2002 · Film · Jaggi
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa2002 · Film
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya2001 · Film · Appu Khote
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham2001 · Film · Haldiram Rawat
Ajnabee2001 · Film · Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Aśoka2001 · Film · Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Nayak: The Real Hero2001 · Film · Topi
Lajja2001 · Film · Fakhruddin
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega2001 · Film · Aslam Bhai
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke2001 · Film · Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Farz2001 · Film · Taxi
Raju Chacha2000 · Film · Jaddu
Ghaath2000 · Film · Screwdriver
Beti No. 12000 · Film · Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Shikari2000 · Film · Jafrani (uncredited)
Aaghaaz2000 · Film · Rajni Deva
Dangerous2000 · Film · Inspector Pratap Tungare
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai2000 · Film
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa2000 · Film · Maggi
Deewane2000 · Film · OK
Kunwara2000 · Film · Gopal Ahuja
Joru ka Ghulam2000 · Film · Kanhaiya
Hum To Mohabbat Karega2000 · Film · Kutti
Dil Hi Dil Mein2000 · Film · Professor
Hadh Kar Di Aapne2000 · Film · Lawyer
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge2000 · Film · Chirkund
Krodh2000 · Film
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani2000 · Film · Pappu Junior
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai2000 · Film · Inspector Parab
Mela2000 · Film · Inspector Pakkad Singh
Jwalamukhi2000 · Film
Bhootni2000 · Film
Jaanwar1999 · Film · (uncredited)
Khoobsurat1999 · Film · Natwar
Baadshah1999 · Film · Ram Lal
Hello Brother1999 · Film · Havaldar Hatela
Kadhalar Dhinam1999 · Film · Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Sirf Tum1999 · Film · Niranjan
Ganga Ki Kasam1999 · Film
Anari No. 11999 · Film
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka1999 · Film · Johnny
International Khiladi1999 · Film · Focus
Laawaris1999 · Film · Gaflet
Daag: The Fire1999 · Film · Sundar
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain1999 · Film · Sunny Goyal
Benaam1999 · Film · Munna Mobile
Wajood1998 · Film · Inspector Rahim Khan
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai1998 · Film · Col. Almeida
Tirchhi Topiwale1998 · Film
Barood1998 · Film · Presenter
Kareeb1998 · Film · Bighelaal
Dulhe Raja1998 · Film · Bankey
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai1998 · Film · Mahesh
Mard1998 · Film · Bindas
Hitler1998 · Film · O Men
Keemat1998 · Film
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger1998 · Film
Miss 4201998 · Film · Tony Fernandes
Ishq1997 · Film · Johny
Deewana Mastana1997 · Film · Gafoor
Judge Mujrim1997 · Film · Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Ghoonghat1997 · Film · Pandit
Yes Boss1997 · Film · Madhav Lalwani
Do Ankhen Barah Hath1997 · Film · Rickshaw walla
Koyla1997 · Film · Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Himalay Putra1997 · Film · Joe
Agnee Morcha1997 · Film
Judaai1997 · Film · Hiralal (Hari)
Daayan1997 · Film
Raja Hindustani1996 · Film · Balvant Singh
Sapoot1996 · Film · (uncredited)
Dushman Duniya Ka1996 · Film · Head Master
Jeet1996 · Film · Piajee
Bhishma1996 · Film
Daraar1996 · Film · Hari
Himmatvar1996 · Film
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin1996 · Film
Jaan1996 · Film · Damru
Haqeeqat1995 · Film · Tony
Ram Shastra1995 · Film · Raja
Rock Dancer1995 · Film · Inspector Johnny
Gambler1995 · Film · Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Criminal1995 · Film · Changu
Mohini1995 · Film · Bhola
Yaar Gaddar1994 · Film · Police Inspector
Juaari1994 · Film
Saajan Ka Ghar1994 · Film · Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Anjaam1994 · Film · Champa Chameli
Kanoon1994 · Film
Mahakaal1994 · Film · Hotel Manager
Zamane Se Kya Darna1994 · Film · Pickpocket
Ekka Raja Rani1994 · Film · Guruji
Aasoo Bane Angaarey1993 · Film · Harshad Topi
Teri Payal Mere Geet1993 · Film · Dubey
Bhagyawan1993 · Film · Jhoney
Baazigar1993 · Film · Babu Lal
Anari1993 · Film · Bablu
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja1993 · Film · Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Tilak1992 · Film
Naach Govinda Naach1992 · Film
Chamatkar1992 · Film · "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Kafan1990 · Film
Bandh Darwaza1990 · Film · Gopi
Kishen Kanhaiya1990 · Film
Chaalbaaz1989 · Film · Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Kala Bazaar1989 · Film · Kutti
Jaadugar1989 · Film · Nilkant
Mujrim1989 · Film · Lakhpati
Ilaaka1989 · Film · Chhote Swami
Majboor1989 · Film
Suryaa: An Awakening1989 · Film · Jani
Saaya1989 · Film
Tezaab1988 · Film · Kainchee
Hero Hiralal1988 · Film · Havaldar
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka1988 · Film
Aakhri Adaalat1988 · Film · Havaldar
Hatya1988 · Film · Lohar
Kasam1988 · Film · Buddhu
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam1987 · Film · Srivastav's servant
Jalwa1987 · Film · Muthu
Parivaar1987 · Film
Love 861986 · Film · Uttam (as Johny Lever)

Filmography

Series

2 shows

Pop Kaun?2023 · Series · Brij Kishore Trivedi
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double2017 · Series · Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee