Acting · Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India · Born August 14, 1957
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.
MovieTera Yaar Hoon Main
2026
MovieWelcome to the Jungle
2026
as Dubey
MovieHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026
as Godbole
MovieHousefull 5
2025
as Batuk Patel
MovieBe Happy
2025
as Gopi (Guard)
MovieThe B****di
2025
as Baadshah Babu
MovieBadass Ravi Kumar
2025
as Raja
MovieI Want to Talk
2024
as Johnny
MovieLantrani
2024
as Deelip
MovieKya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023
TVPop Kaun?
2023
as Brij Kishore Trivedi
MovieAflatoon
2023
as Nawab Ali
MovieBad Boy
2023
MovieCirkus
2022
as Polson Dada
MovieNaam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
MovieJaysuk Zdpayo
2022
as Mansukh
MovieHungama 2
2021
MovieCoolie No. 1
2020
as Jagjit Godbole
MovieKannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
MovieHousefull 4
2019
as Winston Churchgate
MovieTotal Dhamaal
2019
as Shubroto
TVPartners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
2017
as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
MovieGolmaal Again
2017
as Pappi Bhai
MovieJudwaa 2
2017
as Pappu Passport
MoviePappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017
TVThe Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
MovieSanta Banta Pvt Ltd
2016
as Chooza
MovieDilwale
2015
as Mani Bhai
MovieI Am Offended
2015
as Self
MovieRang
2014
MovieIt's Entertainment
2014
as Oggy Habibullah
MovieSingh Saab the Great
2013
as Gulwinder
MovieBoss
2013
as Zorawar
TVComedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
MovieEnemmy
2013
as Eric Collaco
MovieYamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
as Bunty
MovieDeewana Main Deewana
2013
as (uncredited)
MovieKhiladi 786
2012
as Inspector Kambli
MoviePlayers
2012
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
MovieTell Me O Kkhuda
2011
as Pandurang P.
MovieBe-Careful
2011
as Lobo
MovieLove Mein Ghum
2011
as Sukhia
MovieBin Bulaye Baraati
2011
as Sajjan Singh
MovieMasti Express
2011
as Veeru Bhai
MovieYamla Pagla Deewana
2011
as Jeweller (uncredited)
MovieGolmaal 3
2010
as Puppy
MovieKhatta Meetha
2010
as Anshuman
MoviePrem Kaa Game
2010
as Ramnik Chedda
MovieBhavnao Ko Samjho
2010
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
MovieDulha Mil Gaya
2010
as Krrish
MovieDe Dana Dan
2009
as Kaala Krishna Murari
MovieAao Wish Karein
2009
as Hitchcock
MovieAll the Best: Fun Begins
2009
as Tobu
MoviePaying Guests
2009
as Ballu Singh
MovieDhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Konchem Kottaga
2008
MovieRace
2008
as Max
MovieMajha Navra Tujhi Baiko
2006
MovieChashme Bahaddar
2006
as Mokashi
MoviePhir Hera Pheri
2006
as Munnabhai
Movie36 China Town
2006
as KK
MovieSaawan... The Love Season
2006
as Funsukh
MovieDeewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Murugan
MovieKhullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
as Pashabhai
MovieAabra Ka Daabra
2004
as Maneklal
MovieHatya: The Murder
2004
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
MovieMeri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004
as Chitra Gupta
MovieZinda Dil
2003
MovieJanasheen
2003
as Johnny Chen
MovieKoi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Chelaram Sukhwani
MovieMain Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
as Johnny
MovieChalte Chalte
2003
as Nandu
MovieIndian Babu
2003
MovieKash Aap Hamare Hote
2003
as Native Indian Black face
MovieKhushi
2003
as Milestone
MovieKucch To Hai
2003
as Popatlal
MovieBanana Brothers
2003
MovieKarz: The Burden of Truth
2002
MovieKehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
2002
as Natwar
MovieChalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Police Officer
MovieAkhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002
as Master Subramaniam
MovieHumraaz
2002
as Darshan
MovieAwara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Chhota Chhatri
MoviePyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Paresh Chaval
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
MovieTumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002
as Pakhandee Baba
MovieYeh Mohabbat Hai
2002
as Jaggi
MovieYeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Angaar: The Fire
2002
MovieAamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001
as Appu Khote
MovieKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Haldiram Rawat
MovieAjnabee
2001
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
MovieAśoka
2001
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
MovieNayak: The Real Hero
2001
as Topi
MovieLajja
2001
as Fakhruddin
MovieLove Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
2001
as Aslam Bhai
MovieChori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
MovieFarz hind
2001
as Taxi
MovieRaju Chacha
2000
as Jaddu
MovieGhaath
2000
as Screwdriver
MovieBeti No. 1
2000
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
MovieShikari
2000
as Jafrani (uncredited)
MovieDangerous
2000
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
MovieHamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
MovieTera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Maggi
MovieDeewane
2000
as OK
MovieKunwara
2000
as Gopal Ahuja
MovieJoru ka Ghulam
2000
as Kanhaiya
MovieHum To Mohabbat Karega
2000
as Kutti
MovieDil Hi Dil Mein
2000
as Professor
MovieHadh Kar Di Aapne
2000
as Lawyer
MovieDulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Chirkund
MovieKrodh
2000
MoviePhir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
as Pappu Junior
MovieKaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Inspector Parab
MovieMela
2000
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
MovieJwalamukhi
2000
MovieBhootni
2000
MovieJaanwar
1999
as (uncredited)
MovieKhoobsurat
1999
as Natwar
MovieBaadshah
1999
as Ram Lal
MovieHello Brother
1999
as Havaldar Hatela
MovieKadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
MovieSirf Tum
1999
as Niranjan
MovieGanga Ki Kasam
1999
MovieAnari No. 1
1999
MovieSilsila Hai Pyar Ka
1999
as Johnny
MovieInternational Khiladi
1999
as Focus
MovieLaawaris
1999
as Gaflet
MovieDaag: The Fire
1999
as Sundar
MovieHum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
as Sunny Goyal
MovieBenaam
1999
as Munna Mobile
MovieWajood
1998
as Inspector Rahim Khan
MovieKuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Col. Almeida
MovieTirchhi Topiwale
1998
MovieBarood
1998
as Presenter
MovieKareeb
1998
as Bighelaal
MovieDulhe Raja
1998
as Bankey
MovieJab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Mahesh
MovieMard
1998
as Bindas
MovieHitler
1998
as O Men
MovieKeemat
1998
MovieAakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
MovieMiss 420
1998
as Tony Fernandes
Do Numbri
1998
MovieIshq
1997
as Johny
MovieDeewana Mastana
1997
as Gafoor
MovieJudge Mujrim
1997
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
MovieGhoonghat
1997
as Pandit
MovieYes Boss
1997
as Madhav Lalwani
MovieDo Ankhen Barah Hath
1997
as Rickshaw walla
MovieKoyla
1997
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
MovieHimalay Putra
1997
as Joe
MovieAgnee Morcha
1997
MovieJudaai
1997
as Hiralal (Hari)
MovieDaayan
1997
MovieRaja Hindustani
1996
as Balvant Singh
MovieSapoot
1996
as (uncredited)
MovieDushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Head Master
MovieJeet
1996
as Piajee
MovieBhishma
1996
MovieDaraar
1996
as Hari
MovieHimmatvar
1996
MovieIs Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
MovieJaan
1996
as Damru
MovieHaqeeqat
1995
as Tony
MovieRam Shastra
1995
as Raja
MovieRock Dancer
1995
as Inspector Johnny
MovieGambler
1995
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
MovieCriminal
1995
as Changu
MovieMohini
1995
as Bhola
MovieYaar Gaddar
1994
as Police Inspector
MovieJuaari
1994
MovieSaajan Ka Ghar
1994
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
MovieAnjaam
1994
as Champa Chameli
MovieKanoon
1994
MovieMahakaal
1994
as Hotel Manager
MovieZamane Se Kya Darna
1994
as Pickpocket
MovieEkka Raja Rani
1994
as Guruji
MovieAasoo Bane Angaarey
1993
as Harshad Topi
MovieTeri Payal Mere Geet
1993
as Dubey
MovieBhagyawan
1993
as Jhoney
MovieBaazigar
1993
as Babu Lal
MovieAnmol
1993
as Himself
MovieAnari
1993
as Bablu
MovieRoop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
MovieTilak
1992
MovieNaach Govinda Naach
1992
MovieChamatkar
1992
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
MovieKafan
1990
MovieBandh Darwaza
1990
as Gopi
MovieKishen Kanhaiya
1990
MovieChaalbaaz
1989
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
MovieKala Bazaar
1989
as Kutti
MovieJaadugar
1989
as Nilkant
MovieMujrim
1989
as Lakhpati
MovieIlaaka
1989
as Chhote Swami
MovieMajboor
1989
MovieSuryaa: An Awakening
1989
as Jani
MovieSaaya
1989
MovieTezaab
1988
as Kainchee
MovieHero Hiralal
1988
as Havaldar
MovieTohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
MovieAakhri Adaalat
1988
as Havaldar
MovieHatya
1988
as Lohar
MovieKasam
1988
as Buddhu
MovieGhar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987
as Srivastav's servant
MovieJalwa
1987
as Muthu
MovieParivaar
1987
MovieLove 86
1986
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Tum Par Hum Qurban
1985
MovieStuartpuram Donga
Boss Collection
MovieGolmaal 5
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