Johny Lever

Personal Info

Birthday

August 14, 1957

(67 years old)

Place of Birth

Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

Also Known As

जॉनी लीवर

جانی لِوِر

Johnny Lever

Johny 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

Housefull 5

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Dilwale

Pop Kaun?

Chalte Chalte

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Phir Hera Pheri

Filmography

2025
Housefull 5
as Batuk Patel
Be Happy
as Gopi (Guard)
Badass Ravi Kumar
as Raja
2024
I Want to Talk
as Johnny
Lantrani
as Deelip
2023
Aflatoon
as Nawab Ali
2022
Cirkus
as Polson bhai
Jaysuk Zdpayo
as Mansukh
2020
Coolie No. 1
as Jagjit Godbole
2019
Housefull 4
as Winston Churchgate
Total Dhamaal
as Shubroto
2017
Golmaal Again
as Pappi Bhai
Judwaa 2
as Pappu Passport
2016
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
as Chooza
2015
Dilwale
as Mani Bhai
I Am Offended
as Self
2014
It's Entertainment
as Habibullah Shiekh
2013
Singh Saab the Great
as Gulwinder
Boss
as Zorawar
Enemmy
as Eric Collaco
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
as Bunty
Deewana Main Deewana
as (uncredited)
2012
Khiladi 786
as Inspector Kambli
Players
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
2011
Tell Me O Kkhuda
as Pandurang P.
Be-Careful
as Lobo
Love Mein Ghum
as Sukhia
Masti Express
as Veeru Bhai
Yamla Pagla Deewana
as Jeweller (uncredited)
2010
Golmaal 3
as Puppy
Khatta Meetha
as Anshuman
Prem Kaa Game
as Ramnik Chedda
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Dulha Mil Gaya
as Krrish
2009
De Dana Dan
as Kaala Krishna Murari
Aao Wish Karein
as Hitchcock
All the Best: Fun Begins
as Tobu
Paying Guests
as Ballu Singh
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
2008
Race
as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
2006
Chashme Bahaddar
as Mokashi
Phir Hera Pheri
as Munnabhai
36 China Town
as KK
Saawan... The Love Season
as Funsukh
2005
Deewane Huye Paagal
as Murugan
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
as Pashabhai
2004
Aabra Ka Daabra
as Maneklal
Hatya: The Murder
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Chitra Gupta
2003
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
as Johnny
Chalte Chalte
as Nandu
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
as Native Indian Black face
Khushi
as Milestone
Kucch To Hai
as Popatlal
2002
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
as Natwar
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Police Officer
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
as Master Subramaniam
Humraaz
as Darshan
Awara Paagal Deewana
as Chhota Chhatri
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
as Paresh Chaval
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
as Pakhandee Baba
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
as Jaggi
2001
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
as Appu Khote
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Haldiram Rawat
Ajnabee
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Aśoka
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Nayak: The Real Hero
as Topi
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
as Aslam Bhai
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Farz
as Taxi
2000
Ghaath
as Screwdriver
Beti No. 1
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Shikari
as Jafrani (uncredited)
Dangerous
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Maggi
Kunwara
as Gopal Ahuja
Joru ka Ghulam
as Kanhaiya
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
as Kutti
Dil Hi Dil Mein
as Professor
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
as Lawyer
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Chirkund
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
as Pappu Junior
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Inspector Parab
Mela
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
1999
Jaanwar
as (uncredited)
Khoobsurat
as Natwar
Baadshah
as Ram Lal
Hello Brother
as Havaldar Hatela
Kadhalar Dhinam
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Sirf Tum
as Niranjan
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
as Johnny
International Khiladi
as Focus
Laawaris
as Gaflet
Daag: The Fire
as Sundar
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
as Sunny Goyal
Benaam
as Munna Mobile
1998
Wajood
as Inspector Rahim Khan
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Col. Almeida
Barood
as Presenter
Kareeb
as Bighelaal
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Mahesh
Mard
as Bindas
Hitler
as O Men
Miss 420
as Tony Fernandes
1997
Ishq
as Johny
Judge Mujrim
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Yes Boss
as Madhav Lalwani
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
as Rickshaw walla
Koyla
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Himalay Putra
as Joe
Judaai
as Hiralal (Hari)
1996
Raja Hindustani
as Balvant Singh
Sapoot
as (uncredited)
Dushman Duniya Ka
as Head Master
Jeet
as Piajee
Daraar
as Hari
Jaan
as Damru
1995
Haqeeqat
as Tony
Ram Shastra
as Raja
Rock Dancer
as Inspector Johnny
Gambler
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Criminal
as Changu
Mohini
as Bhola
1994
Yaar Gaddar
as Police Inspector
Saajan Ka Ghar
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Anjaam
as Champa Chameli
Mahakaal
as Hotel Manager
Zamane Se Kya Darna
as Pickpocket
Ekka Raja Rani
as Guruji
1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
as Harshad Topi
Teri Payal Mere Geet
as Dubey
Bhagyawan
as Jhoney
Baazigar
as Babu Lal
Anmol
as Himself
Anari
as Bablu
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
1992
Chamatkar
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
1990
Bandh Darwaza
as Gopi
1989
Chaalbaaz
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Kala Bazaar
as Kutti
Jaadugar
as Nilkant
Mujrim
as Lakhpati
Ilaaka
as Chhote Swami
Suryaa: An Awakening
as Jani
1988
Tezaab
as Kainchee
Hero Hiralal
as Havaldar
Aakhri Adaalat
as Havaldar
Hatya
as Lohar
Kasam
as Buddhu
1987
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Srivastav's servant
Jalwa
as Muthu
1986
Love 86
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)