Johny Lever

Known for: Acting

Born: 1957-08-14 (age 68)

From: Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

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.

Filmography (214)

MOVIE
Tera Yaar Hoon Main
2026
MOVIE★ 5.0
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
as Dubey
MOVIE★ 5.6
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026
as Godbole
MOVIE★ 5.3
Housefull 5
2025
as Batuk Patel
MOVIE★ 6.5
Be Happy
2025
as Gopi (Guard)
MOVIE★ 10.0
The B****di
2025
as Baadshah Babu
MOVIE★ 4.8
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
as Raja
MOVIE★ 6.9
I Want to Talk
2024
as Johnny
MOVIE★ 5.0
Lantrani
2024
as Deelip
MOVIE
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023
TV★ 3.0
Pop Kaun?
2023
as Brij Kishore Trivedi
MOVIE
Aflatoon
2023
as Nawab Ali
MOVIE★ 5.0
Bad Boy
2023
MOVIE★ 3.8
Cirkus
2022
as Polson Dada
MOVIE
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
MOVIE★ 8.0
Jaysuk Zdpayo
2022
as Mansukh
MOVIE★ 4.6
Hungama 2
2021
MOVIE★ 5.1
Coolie No. 1
2020
as Jagjit Godbole
MOVIE★ 6.8
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
MOVIE★ 5.6
Housefull 4
2019
as Winston Churchgate
MOVIE★ 5.2
Total Dhamaal
2019
as Shubroto
TV
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
2017
as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
MOVIE★ 5.4
Golmaal Again
2017
as Pappi Bhai
MOVIE★ 5.4
Judwaa 2
2017
as Pappu Passport
MOVIE★ 9.0
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017
TV★ 7.0
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
MOVIE★ 3.8
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
2016
as Chooza
MOVIE★ 6.6
Dilwale
2015
as Mani Bhai
MOVIE★ 8.0
I Am Offended
2015
as Self
MOVIE
Rang
2014
MOVIE★ 4.8
It's Entertainment
2014
as Oggy Habibullah
MOVIE★ 4.8
Singh Saab the Great
2013
as Gulwinder
MOVIE★ 5.6
Boss
2013
as Zorawar
TV★ 6.8
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.0
Enemmy
2013
as Eric Collaco
MOVIE★ 3.5
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
as Bunty
MOVIE★ 5.4
Deewana Main Deewana
2013
as (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 4.8
Khiladi 786
2012
as Inspector Kambli
MOVIE★ 5.0
Players
2012
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
MOVIE★ 2.8
Tell Me O Kkhuda
2011
as Pandurang P.
MOVIE★ 6.5
Be-Careful
2011
as Lobo
MOVIE★ 10.0
Love Mein Ghum
2011
as Sukhia
MOVIE★ 3.8
Bin Bulaye Baraati
2011
as Sajjan Singh
MOVIE★ 5.5
Masti Express
2011
as Veeru Bhai
MOVIE★ 5.4
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011
as Jeweller (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 5.5
Golmaal 3
2010
as Puppy
MOVIE★ 5.8
Khatta Meetha
2010
as Anshuman
MOVIE
Prem Kaa Game
2010
as Ramnik Chedda
MOVIE★ 4.0
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
2010
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
MOVIE★ 5.4
Dulha Mil Gaya
2010
as Krrish
MOVIE★ 5.7
De Dana Dan
2009
as Kaala Krishna Murari
MOVIE★ 7.2
Aao Wish Karein
2009
as Hitchcock
MOVIE★ 6.1
All the Best: Fun Begins
2009
as Tobu
MOVIE★ 4.2
Paying Guests
2009
as Ballu Singh
MOVIE★ 4.6
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
MOVIE
Konchem Kottaga
2008
MOVIE★ 6.1
Race
2008
as Max
MOVIE★ 5.0
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
2006
MOVIE★ 4.0
Chashme Bahaddar
2006
as Mokashi
MOVIE★ 6.9
Phir Hera Pheri
2006
as Munnabhai
MOVIE★ 5.7
36 China Town
2006
as KK
MOVIE★ 6.6
Saawan... The Love Season
2006
as Funsukh
MOVIE★ 5.2
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Murugan
MOVIE★ 5.4
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
as Pashabhai
MOVIE★ 4.3
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
as Maneklal
MOVIE★ 8.5
Hatya: The Murder
2004
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 4.0
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004
as Chitra Gupta
MOVIE
Zinda Dil
2003
MOVIE★ 5.2
Janasheen
2003
as Johnny Chen
MOVIE★ 7.0
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Chelaram Sukhwani
MOVIE★ 5.2
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
as Johnny
MOVIE★ 6.3
Chalte Chalte
2003
as Nandu
MOVIE★ 9.0
Indian Babu
2003
MOVIE★ 7.5
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
2003
as Native Indian Black face
MOVIE★ 5.3
Khushi
2003
as Milestone
MOVIE★ 4.9
Kucch To Hai
2003
as Popatlal
MOVIE★ 8.0
Banana Brothers
2003
MOVIE★ 4.7
Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002
MOVIE★ 7.0
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
2002
as Natwar
MOVIE★ 4.2
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Police Officer
MOVIE★ 5.5
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002
as Master Subramaniam
MOVIE★ 6.1
Humraaz
2002
as Darshan
MOVIE★ 5.7
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Chhota Chhatri
MOVIE★ 5.6
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Paresh Chaval
TV★ 6.2
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
MOVIE★ 5.9
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002
as Pakhandee Baba
MOVIE★ 7.0
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
2002
as Jaggi
MOVIE★ 6.2
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
MOVIE★ 7.0
Angaar: The Fire
2002
MOVIE★ 4.9
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001
as Appu Khote
MOVIE★ 7.7
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Haldiram Rawat
MOVIE★ 5.6
Ajnabee
2001
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
MOVIE★ 6.4
Aśoka
2001
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 7.1
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
as Topi
MOVIE★ 5.7
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
2001
as Aslam Bhai
MOVIE★ 5.9
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 4.0
Farz hind
2001
as Taxi
MOVIE★ 5.9
Raju Chacha
2000
as Jaddu
MOVIE★ 9.0
Ghaath
2000
as Screwdriver
MOVIE★ 4.8
Beti No. 1
2000
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
MOVIE★ 5.3
Shikari
2000
as Jafrani (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 6.2
Dangerous
2000
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
MOVIE★ 5.5
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
MOVIE★ 5.0
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Maggi
MOVIE★ 5.3
Deewane
2000
as OK
MOVIE★ 5.3
Kunwara
2000
as Gopal Ahuja
MOVIE★ 5.9
Joru ka Ghulam
2000
as Kanhaiya
MOVIE★ 4.7
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
2000
as Kutti
MOVIE★ 7.3
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
as Professor
MOVIE★ 5.1
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
2000
as Lawyer
MOVIE★ 5.5
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Chirkund
MOVIE★ 3.5
Krodh
2000
MOVIE★ 6.6
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
as Pappu Junior
MOVIE★ 6.7
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Inspector Parab
MOVIE★ 4.6
Mela
2000
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
MOVIE★ 10.0
Jwalamukhi
2000
MOVIE★ 3.0
Bhootni
2000
MOVIE★ 6.4
Jaanwar
1999
as (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 5.0
Khoobsurat
1999
as Natwar
MOVIE★ 6.5
Baadshah
1999
as Ram Lal
MOVIE★ 5.6
Hello Brother
1999
as Havaldar Hatela
MOVIE★ 7.3
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
MOVIE★ 6.0
Sirf Tum
1999
as Niranjan
MOVIE★ 10.0
Ganga Ki Kasam
1999
MOVIE★ 5.8
Anari No. 1
1999
MOVIE★ 3.7
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
1999
as Johnny
MOVIE★ 5.3
International Khiladi
1999
as Focus
MOVIE★ 6.0
Laawaris
1999
as Gaflet
MOVIE★ 5.8
Daag: The Fire
1999
as Sundar
MOVIE★ 5.9
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
as Sunny Goyal
MOVIE★ 9.0
Benaam
1999
as Munna Mobile
MOVIE★ 6.7
Wajood
1998
as Inspector Rahim Khan
MOVIE★ 7.5
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Col. Almeida
MOVIE★ 7.3
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
MOVIE★ 6.9
Barood
1998
as Presenter
MOVIE★ 6.0
Kareeb
1998
as Bighelaal
MOVIE★ 6.3
Dulhe Raja
1998
as Bankey
MOVIE★ 5.6
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Mahesh
MOVIE★ 7.5
Mard
1998
as Bindas
MOVIE★ 10.0
Hitler
1998
as O Men
MOVIE★ 7.3
Keemat
1998
MOVIE★ 4.7
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
MOVIE★ 4.6
Miss 420
1998
as Tony Fernandes
MOVIE★ 10.0
Do Numbri
1998
MOVIE★ 6.4
Ishq
1997
as Johny
MOVIE★ 6.3
Deewana Mastana
1997
as Gafoor
MOVIE★ 8.0
Judge Mujrim
1997
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
MOVIE★ 6.0
Ghoonghat
1997
as Pandit
MOVIE★ 6.1
Yes Boss
1997
as Madhav Lalwani
MOVIE★ 5.0
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
1997
as Rickshaw walla
MOVIE★ 6.5
Koyla
1997
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
MOVIE★ 6.5
Himalay Putra
1997
as Joe
MOVIE
Agnee Morcha
1997
MOVIE★ 5.7
Judaai
1997
as Hiralal (Hari)
MOVIE
Daayan
1997
MOVIE★ 6.4
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Balvant Singh
MOVIE★ 4.9
Sapoot
1996
as (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 9.0
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Head Master
MOVIE★ 6.4
Jeet
1996
as Piajee
MOVIE★ 4.7
Bhishma
1996
MOVIE★ 7.6
Daraar
1996
as Hari
MOVIE★ 10.0
Himmatvar
1996
MOVIE★ 4.5
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
MOVIE★ 6.1
Jaan
1996
as Damru
MOVIE★ 5.1
Haqeeqat
1995
as Tony
MOVIE★ 7.5
Ram Shastra
1995
as Raja
MOVIE★ 10.0
Rock Dancer
1995
as Inspector Johnny
MOVIE★ 6.6
Gambler
1995
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 7.5
Criminal
1995
as Changu
MOVIE
Mohini
1995
as Bhola
MOVIE★ 6.0
Yaar Gaddar
1994
as Police Inspector
MOVIE★ 8.0
Juaari
1994
MOVIE★ 6.0
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
MOVIE★ 6.9
Anjaam
1994
as Champa Chameli
MOVIE★ 4.4
Kanoon
1994
MOVIE★ 5.9
Mahakaal
1994
as Hotel Manager
MOVIE★ 5.3
Zamane Se Kya Darna
1994
as Pickpocket
MOVIE★ 6.7
Ekka Raja Rani
1994
as Guruji
MOVIE★ 7.0
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993
as Harshad Topi
MOVIE★ 9.0
Teri Payal Mere Geet
1993
as Dubey
MOVIE★ 7.0
Bhagyawan
1993
as Jhoney
MOVIE★ 6.9
Baazigar
1993
as Babu Lal
MOVIE★ 7.0
Anmol
1993
as Himself
MOVIE★ 6.1
Anari
1993
as Bablu
MOVIE★ 5.7
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
MOVIE
Tilak
1992
MOVIE
Naach Govinda Naach
1992
MOVIE★ 6.5
Chamatkar
1992
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 9.0
Kafan
1990
MOVIE★ 4.8
Bandh Darwaza
1990
as Gopi
MOVIE★ 6.8
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
MOVIE★ 6.0
Chaalbaaz
1989
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
MOVIE★ 6.5
Kala Bazaar
1989
as Kutti
MOVIE★ 3.4
Jaadugar
1989
as Nilkant
MOVIE★ 8.1
Mujrim
1989
as Lakhpati
MOVIE★ 6.0
Ilaaka
1989
as Chhote Swami
MOVIE★ 5.3
Majboor
1989
MOVIE★ 8.8
Suryaa: An Awakening
1989
as Jani
MOVIE★ 5.5
Saaya
1989
MOVIE★ 6.0
Tezaab
1988
as Kainchee
MOVIE★ 5.0
Hero Hiralal
1988
as Havaldar
MOVIE★ 9.0
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
MOVIE★ 5.3
Aakhri Adaalat
1988
as Havaldar
MOVIE★ 6.8
Hatya
1988
as Lohar
MOVIE★ 6.0
Kasam
1988
as Buddhu
MOVIE★ 9.0
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987
as Srivastav's servant
MOVIE★ 6.3
Jalwa
1987
as Muthu
MOVIE★ 8.0
Parivaar
1987
MOVIE★ 4.3
Love 86
1986
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
MOVIE
Tum Par Hum Qurban
1985
MOVIE
Golmaal 5
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MOVIE
Stuartpuram Donga
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MOVIE
Victoria No. 203
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MOVIE
Boss Collection
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