Johny Lever
Known for Acting · 214 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
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
as Dubey
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026
as Godbole
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
2017
as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
TV Shows (5)
Movies (209)
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
as Dubey
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026
as Godbole
Golmaal 5
Tera Yaar Hoon Main
2026
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002
as Pakhandee Baba
Benaam
1999
as Munna Mobile
Enemmy
2013
as Eric Collaco
Krodh
2000
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Haldiram Rawat
Dilwale
2015
as Mani Bhai
Hello Brother
1999
as Havaldar Hatela
Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002
Boss
2013
as Zorawar
Lantrani
2024
as Deelip
Bin Bulaye Baraati
2011
as Sajjan Singh
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Players
2012
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
Mahakaal
1994
as Hotel Manager
Indian Babu
2003
Be Happy
2025
as Gopi (Guard)
Mujrim
1989
as Lakhpati
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
as Pappu Junior
I Want to Talk
2024
as Johnny
Bhootni
2000
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Col. Almeida
It's Entertainment
2014
as Oggy Habibullah
Stuartpuram Donga
Total Dhamaal
2019
as Shubroto
Judwaa 2
2017
as Pappu Passport
Janasheen
2003
as Johnny Chen
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
as Bunty
Kunwara
2000
as Gopal Ahuja
Housefull 5
2025
as Batuk Patel
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Daraar
1996
as Hari
Sirf Tum
1999
as Niranjan
Jalwa
1987
as Muthu
Juaari
1994
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
as Johnny
Hatya: The Murder
2004
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Mohini
1995
as Bhola
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
2002
as Jaggi
Koyla
1997
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
Anjaam
1994
as Champa Chameli
Anari
1993
as Bablu
Be-Careful
2011
as Lobo
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
as Professor
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
as Pashabhai
Mela
2000
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Coolie No. 1
2020
as Jagjit Godbole
Aśoka
2001
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Yes Boss
1997
as Madhav Lalwani
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
as Raja
Banana Brothers
2003
Hero Hiralal
1988
as Havaldar
Khiladi 786
2012
as Inspector Kambli
Housefull 4
2019
as Winston Churchgate
Golmaal Again
2017
as Pappi Bhai
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Chirkund
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Inspector Parab
Deewane
2000
as OK
Criminal
1995
as Changu
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Balvant Singh
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Chhota Chhatri
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Hungama 2
2021
I Am Offended
2015
as Self
Himalay Putra
1997
as Joe
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Aakhri Adaalat
1988
as Havaldar
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993
as Harshad Topi
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Singh Saab the Great
2013
as Gulwinder
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
as Maneklal
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Mahesh
Rang
2014
International Khiladi
1999
as Focus
Jaysuk Zdpayo
2022
as Mansukh
Bandh Darwaza
1990
as Gopi
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
Jaadugar
1989
as Nilkant
Khoobsurat
1999
as Natwar
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
as Topi
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Murugan
Deewana Main Deewana
2013
as (uncredited)
Chamatkar
1992
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Wajood
1998
as Inspector Rahim Khan
Phir Hera Pheri
2006
as Munnabhai
Raju Chacha
2000
as Jaddu
Baazigar
1993
as Babu Lal
Love 86
1986
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Chalte Chalte
2003
as Nandu
Shikari
2000
as Jafrani (uncredited)
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Police Officer
Dulha Mil Gaya
2010
as Krrish / Hussain Bhai
Tell Me O Kkhuda
2011
as Pandurang P.
Farz hind
2001
as Taxi
Parivaar
1987
Race
2008
as Max
Victoria No. 203
Aao Wish Karein
2009
as Hitchcock
Baadshah
1999
as Ram Lal
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011
as Jeweller (uncredited)
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Head Master
Tezaab
1988
as Kainchee
Anari No. 1
1999
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Gambler
1995
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Ram Shastra
1995
as Raja
36 China Town
2006
as KK
Ajnabee
2001
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Judaai
1997
as Hiralal (Hari)
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
2003
as Native Indian Black face
Jaanwar
1999
as (uncredited)
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
2016
as Chooza
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 214 credits spanning from 1985 to 2026, Johny Lever has appeared in 209 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Johny Lever Movies
- Welcome to the Jungle (2026) — as Dubey
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026) — as Godbole
- Golmaal 5
- Tera Yaar Hoon Main (2026)
- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) — as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
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