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