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
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026)
as Godbole
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
as Haldiram Rawat
Welcome To The Jungle (2026)
as Dubey
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
as Johnny
Farz (2001)
as Taxi
Golmaal 5 (2027)
Actor
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
as Col. Almeida
Dilwale (2015)
as Mani Bhai
Housefull 5 (2025)
as Batuk Patel
Boss (2013)
as Zorawar
Aśoka (2001)
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
Actor
Tera Yaar Hoon Main (2026)
Actor
Benaam (1999)
as Munna Mobile
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
as Inspector Parab
Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)
as Krrish
It's Entertainment (2014)
as Oggy Habibullah
Humraaz (2002)
as Darshan
Be Happy (2025)
as Gopi (Guard)
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
as Professor
Baazigar (1993)
as Babu Lal
Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
as Munnabhai
Judwaa 2 (2017)
as Pappu Passport
Baadshah (1999)
as Ram Lal
Dil Ke Pechey Pechey (2005)
Actor
Chamatkar (1992)
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Race (2008)
as Max
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
as Bunty
Krodh (2000)
Actor
Hello Brother (1999)
as Havaldar Hatela
Sirf Tum (1999)
as Niranjan
Chalte Chalte (2003)
as Nandu
Koyla (1997)
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Khatta Meetha (2010)
as Anshuman
Aaghaaz (2000)
as Rajni Deva
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016)
as Chooza
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
as Pappu Junior
Soorma Bhopali (1988)
Actor
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
Actor
Badass Ravi Kumar (2025)
as Raja
Banana Brothers (2003)
Actor
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Jaanwar (1999)
as (uncredited)
Ajnabee (2001)
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Hatya: The Murder (2004)
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Anjaam (1994)
as Champa Chameli
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Mela (2000)
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
Total Dhamaal (2019)
as Shubroto
Lajja (2001)
as Fakhruddin
Daraar (1996)
as Hari
Mahakaal (1994)
as Hotel Manager
Yes Boss (1997)
as Madhav Lalwani
Raja Hindustani (1996)
as Balvant Singh
Golmaal Again (2017)
as Pappi Bhai
Teri Payal Mere Geet (1993)
as Dubey
Singh Saab the Great (2013)
as Gulwinder
36 China Town (2006)
as KK
Golmaal 3 (2010)
as Puppy
Anari (1993)
as Bablu
Deewane (2000)
as OK
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)
as Pashabhai
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
as Topi
All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)
as Tobu
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
as Murugan
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)
as Pakhandee Baba
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001)
as Appu Khote
Enemmy (2013)
as Eric Collaco
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
as Maggi
Indian Babu (2003)
Actor
Khushi (2003)
as Milestone
Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)
as Rickshaw walla
Players (2012)
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
Mujrim (1989)
as Lakhpati
Jalwa (1987)
as Muthu
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)
as Natwar
Bandh Darwaza (1990)
as Gopi
Raju Chacha (2000)
as Jaddu
Wajood (1998)
as Inspector Rahim Khan
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
as Paresh Chaval
De Dana Dan (2009)
as Kaala Krishna Murari
Chaalbaaz (1989)
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Jeet (1996)
as Piajee
Kunwara (2000)
as Gopal Ahuja
Rang (2014)
Actor
Cirkus (2022)
as Polson Dada
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987)
as Srivastav's servant
Juaari (1994)
Actor
Saawan... The Love Season (2006)
as Funsukh
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
as Chhota Chhatri
Ishq (1997)
as Johny
Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011)
as Sajjan Singh
Be-Careful (2011)
as Lobo
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)
as Master Subramaniam
Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
as Jeweller (uncredited)
Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
Actor
Haqeeqat (1995)
as Tony
Housefull 4 (2019)
as Winston Churchgate
I Want to Talk (2024)
as Johnny
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (1998)
Actor
Kucch To Hai (2003)
as Popatlal
Hero Hiralal (1988)
as Havaldar
Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022)
as Mansukh
Keemat (1998)
Actor
Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994)
as Pickpocket
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (2017)
Actor
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
as Mahesh
Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000)
as Kutti
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Judaai (1997)
as Hiralal (Hari)
Khiladi 786 (2012)
as Inspector Kambli
Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)
as Pandurang P.
Coolie No. 1 (2020)
as Jagjit Godbole
Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003)
as Native Indian Black face
Anari No. 1 (1999)
Actor
Bhootni (2000)
Actor
Deewana Main Deewana (2013)
as (uncredited)
Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
as Maneklal
Hungama 2 (2021)
Actor
Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
as Lawyer
Tezaab (1988)
as Kainchee
I Am Offended (2015)
as Self
Stuartpuram Donga (—)
Actor
Yaar Gaddar (1994)
as Police Inspector
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom (2023)
Actor
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
as Police Officer
Himalay Putra (1997)
as Joe
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
as Sunny Goyal
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)
as Head Master
Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002)
as Jaggi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
as Chirkund
Kala Bazaar (1989)
as Kutti
Daag: The Fire (1999)
as Sundar
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Actor
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
as Chitra Gupta
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999)
as Johnny
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
as Aslam Bhai
Janasheen (2003)
as Johnny Chen
Farhad Samji's Next (—)
Actor
Khoobsurat (1999)
as Natwar
Deewana Mastana (1997)
as Gafoor
Aakhri Adaalat (1988)
as Havaldar
Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
Actor
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009)
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Laawaris (1999)
as Gaflet
Ram Shastra (1995)
as Raja
Joru ka Ghulam (2000)
as Kanhaiya
Kanoon (1994)
Actor
Sapoot (1996)
as (uncredited)
Criminal (1995)
as Changu
Parivaar (1987)
Actor
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
Actor
Mohini (1995)
as Bhola
Anmol (1993)
as Himself
Jaan (1996)
as Damru
International Khiladi (1999)
as Focus
Ekka Raja Rani (1994)
as Guruji
The B****di (2025)
as Baadshah Babu
Kasam (1988)
as Buddhu
Lantrani (2024)
as Deelip
Victoria No. 203 (2007)
Actor
Jaadugar (1989)
as Nilkant
Jwalamukhi (2000)
Actor
Ilaaka (1989)
as Chhote Swami
Kareeb (1998)
as Bighelaal
Dulhe Raja (1998)
as Bankey
Aao Wish Karein (2009)
as Hitchcock
Love Mein Ghum (2011)
as Sukhia
Love 86 (1986)
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
as Harshad Topi
Beti No. 1 (2000)
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Gambler (1995)
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Shikari (2000)
as Jafrani (uncredited)
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002)
Actor
Saaya (1989)
Actor
Ghaath (2000)
as Screwdriver
Agnee Morcha (1997)
Actor
Chashme Bahaddar (2006)
as Mokashi
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
as Jani
Hitler (1998)
as O Men
Paying Guests (2009)
as Ballu Singh
Naach Govinda Naach (1992)
Actor
Mard (1998)
as Bindas
Barood (1998)
as Presenter
Majboor (1989)
Actor
Bhagyawan (1993)
as Jhoney
Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010)
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka (1988)
Actor
Hatya (1988)
as Lohar
Rock Dancer (1995)
as Inspector Johnny
Ghoonghat (1997)
as Pandit
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996)
Actor
Tum Par Hum Qurban (1985)
Actor
Prem Kaa Game (2010)
as Ramnik Chedda
Tilak (1992)
Actor
Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
Actor
Judge Mujrim (1997)
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Kafan (1990)
Actor
Bhishma (1996)
Actor
Himmatvar (1996)
Actor
Aflatoon (2023)
as Nawab Ali
Dangerous (2000)
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
Bad Boy (2023)
Actor
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko (2006)
Actor
Zinda Dil (2003)
Actor
Miss 420 (1998)
as Tony Fernandes
Angaar: The Fire (2002)
Actor
Daayan (1997)
Actor
Do Numbri (1998)
Actor
Masti Express (2011)
as Veeru Bhai
Konchem Kottaga (2008)
Actor
Boss Collection (—)
Actor