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