Johny Lever
Known for Acting · 211 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 (206)
Dilwale
2015
as Mani Bhai
Housefull 5
2025
as Batuk Patel
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Haldiram Rawat
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Col. Almeida
Total Dhamaal
2019
as Shubroto
Baazigar
1993
as Babu Lal
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
as Raja
Aśoka
2001
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Players
2012
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Balvant Singh
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Inspector Parab
Golmaal 5
Coolie No. 1
2020
as Jagjit Godbole
Judwaa 2
2017
as Pappu Passport
Koyla
1997
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Housefull 4
2019
as Winston Churchgate
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Be Happy
2025
as Gopi (Guard)
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
as Topi
Chalte Chalte
2003
as Nandu
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Mahesh
Khushi
2003
as Milestone
Phir Hera Pheri
2006
as Munnabhai
Boss
2013
as Zorawar
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Keemat
1998
Jaanwar
1999
as (uncredited)
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
as Pappu Junior
Anjaam
1994
as Champa Chameli
Golmaal Again
2017
as Pappi Bhai
Cirkus
2022
as Polson Dada
Baadshah
1999
as Ram Lal
Golmaal 3
2010
as Puppy
Chamatkar
1992
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Race
2008
as Max
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
as Johnny
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Murugan
Yes Boss
1997
as Madhav Lalwani
Khiladi 786
2012
as Inspector Kambli
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Ishq
1997
as Johny
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Chhota Chhatri
It's Entertainment
2014
as Oggy Habibullah
Haqeeqat
1995
as Tony
De Dana Dan
2009
as Kaala Krishna Murari
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
as Sunny Goyal
Daag: The Fire
1999
as Sundar
Raju Chacha
2000
as Jaddu
Kunwara
2000
as Gopal Ahuja
Laawaris
1999
as Gaflet
Khatta Meetha
2010
as Anshuman
36 China Town
2006
as KK
Mela
2000
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
Deewane
2000
as OK
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001
as Appu Khote
Dulha Mil Gaya
2010
as Krrish / Hussain Bhai
Criminal
1995
as Changu
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Chirkund
Jeet
1996
as Piajee
Sirf Tum
1999
as Niranjan
Ajnabee
2001
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Deewana Mastana
1997
as Gafoor
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004
as Chitra Gupta
All the Best: Fun Begins
2009
as Tobu
Majboor
1989
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Judaai
1997
as Hiralal (Hari)
Farz
2001
as Taxi
Hungama 2
2021
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Joru ka Ghulam
2000
as Kanhaiya
Ghaath
2000
as Screwdriver
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002
as Pakhandee Baba
Daraar
1996
as Hari
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
as Bunty
Tezaab
1988
as Kainchee
Deewana Main Deewana
2013
as (uncredited)
Chaalbaaz
1989
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Parivaar
1987
Bandh Darwaza
1990
as Gopi
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
1997
as Rickshaw walla
Yaar Gaddar
1994
as Police Inspector
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
as Professor
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Head Master
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
as Maneklal
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Mujrim
1989
as Lakhpati
Anari
1993
as Bablu
Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Police Officer
Gambler
1995
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011
as Jeweller (uncredited)
Kucch To Hai
2003
as Popatlal
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Khoobsurat
1999
as Natwar
International Khiladi
1999
as Focus
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Paresh Chaval
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987
as Srivastav's servant
Judge Mujrim
1997
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
as Pashabhai
Jaadugar
1989
as Nilkant
Hero Hiralal
1988
as Havaldar
Ilaaka
1989
as Chhote Swami
Hitler
1998
as O Men
Hello Brother
1999
as Havaldar Hatela
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002
as Master Subramaniam
Saaya
1989
Do Numbri
1998
Aakhri Adaalat
1988
as Havaldar
Bhagyawan
1993
as Jhoney
Tell Me O Kkhuda
2011
as Pandurang P.
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Maggi
Bad Boy
2023
Shikari
2000
as Jafrani (uncredited)
Jaan
1996
as Damru
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 211 credits spanning from 1985 to 2026, Johny Lever has appeared in 206 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Johny Lever Movies
- Dilwale (2015) — as Mani Bhai
- Housefull 5 (2025) — as Batuk Patel
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) — as Haldiram Rawat
- Welcome to the Jungle (2026)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) — as Col. Almeida
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