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