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