Johny Lever
Known for Acting · 212 credits
- Born
- 1957-08-14 (age 68)
- Place of birth
- Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Also known as
- जॉनी लीवर · جانی لِوِر · Johnny Lever
Biography
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
TV Shows (5)
Movies (207)
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026
as Godbole
Dilwale
2015
as Mani Bhai
Housefull 5
2025
as Batuk Patel
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Haldiram Rawat
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Col. Almeida
Baazigar
1993
as Babu Lal
Aśoka
2001
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Players
2012
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Total Dhamaal
2019
as Shubroto
Housefull 4
2019
as Winston Churchgate
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Balvant Singh
Phir Hera Pheri
2006
as Munnabhai
Chalte Chalte
2003
as Nandu
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
as Raja
It's Entertainment
2014
as Oggy Habibullah
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Mahesh
Laawaris
1999
as Gaflet
Judwaa 2
2017
as Pappu Passport
Khushi
2003
as Milestone
Race
2008
as Max
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Inspector Parab
Koyla
1997
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Be Happy
2025
as Gopi (Guard)
Golmaal 5
Chamatkar
1992
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Coolie No. 1
2020
as Jagjit Godbole
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Baadshah
1999
as Ram Lal
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
as Pappu Junior
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
as Topi
De Dana Dan
2009
as Kaala Krishna Murari
Boss
2013
as Zorawar
Golmaal Again
2017
as Pappi Bhai
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Khiladi 786
2012
as Inspector Kambli
Keemat
1998
Sirf Tum
1999
as Niranjan
Mela
2000
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
Haqeeqat
1995
as Tony
Anari
1993
as Bablu
Jaanwar
1999
as (uncredited)
Golmaal 3
2010
as Puppy
Ghaath
2000
as Screwdriver
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Anjaam
1994
as Champa Chameli
Cirkus
2022
as Polson Dada
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Murugan
Jaan
1996
as Damru
Dulha Mil Gaya
2010
as Krrish / Hussain Bhai
Ishq
1997
as Johny
Daag: The Fire
1999
as Sundar
Yes Boss
1997
as Madhav Lalwani
Kunwara
2000
as Gopal Ahuja
Deewane
2000
as OK
Raju Chacha
2000
as Jaddu
Joru ka Ghulam
2000
as Kanhaiya
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002
as Pakhandee Baba
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
as Johnny
Jeet
1996
as Piajee
Hello Brother
1999
as Havaldar Hatela
Judaai
1997
as Hiralal (Hari)
Tezaab
1988
as Kainchee
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
as Bunty
Deewana Main Deewana
2013
as (uncredited)
Sapoot
1996
as (uncredited)
All the Best: Fun Begins
2009
as Tobu
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
as Professor
Ram Shastra
1995
as Raja
Khatta Meetha
2010
as Anshuman
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Paresh Chaval
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001
as Appu Khote
Barood
1998
as Presenter
Ajnabee
2001
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Paying Guests
2009
as Ballu Singh
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Chhota Chhatri
Deewana Mastana
1997
as Gafoor
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Chirkund
36 China Town
2006
as KK
Hungama 2
2021
Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002
Majboor
1989
Saaya
1989
Bin Bulaye Baraati
2011
as Sajjan Singh
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Hero Hiralal
1988
as Havaldar
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
as Pashabhai
Anari No. 1
1999
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
Kala Bazaar
1989
as Kutti
Janasheen
2003
as Johnny Chen
Yaar Gaddar
1994
as Police Inspector
Mard
1998
as Bindas
Himalay Putra
1997
as Joe
Wajood
1998
as Inspector Rahim Khan
Chaalbaaz
1989
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Hatya
1988
as Lohar
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Head Master
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Mujrim
1989
as Lakhpati
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
as Maneklal
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004
as Chitra Gupta
Kucch To Hai
2003
as Popatlal
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
2000
as Lawyer
Do Numbri
1998
Farz
2001
as Taxi
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
as Sunny Goyal
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Criminal
1995
as Changu
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Police Officer
Jaadugar
1989
as Nilkant
Gambler
1995
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Aakhri Adaalat
1988
as Havaldar
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011
as Jeweller (uncredited)
Kasam
1988
as Buddhu
Tell Me O Kkhuda
2011
as Pandurang P.
About Johny Lever
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. With 212 credits spanning from 1985 to 2026, Johny Lever has appeared in 207 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Johny Lever Movies
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026) — as Godbole
- Dilwale (2015) — as Mani Bhai
- Housefull 5 (2025) — as Batuk Patel
- Welcome to the Jungle (2026)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) — as Haldiram Rawat
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