Biography
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.
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Filmography
all 199
Movies 196
self 6
TV Shows 3
Housefull 5 (2025)
Movie
Welcome to the Jungle (2024)
Movie
Actor
Lantrani (2024)
Movie
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom (2023)
Movie
Highness Nawab Wajid Ali
Aflatoon (2023)
Movie
Poltu
Bad Boy (2023)
Movie
Brij Kishore Trivedi
Pop Kaun? (2023)
TV
Polson bhai
Cirkus (2022)
Movie
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Movie
Mansukh
Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022)
Movie
Hungama 2 (2021)
Movie
1
Jagjit Godbole
Coolie No. 1 (2020)
Movie
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
Movie
Winston Churchgate
Housefull 4 (2019)
Movie
1
Shubroto
Total Dhamaal (2019)
Movie
Pappi Bhai
Golmaal Again (2017)
Movie
2
Pappu Passport
Judwaa 2 (2017)
Movie
6
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (2017)
Movie
Kukku / Kanhaiya / Mahesh
Masti Nahi Sasti (2017)
Movie
Chooza
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016)
Movie
Mani Bhai
Dilwale (2015)
Movie
3.5
Self
I Am Offended (2015)
Movie
Actor
Rang (2014)
Movie
Habibullah Shiekh
Entertainment (2014)
Movie
Gulwinder
Singh Saab the Great (2013)
Movie
6
Zorawar
Boss (2013)
Movie
6
Self
Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013)
TV
Eric Collaco
Enemmy (2013)
Movie
Bunty
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
Movie
(uncredited)
Deewana Main Deewana (2013)
Movie
Inspector Kambli
Khiladi 786 (2012)
Movie
Mangal 'BC' Chopra
Players (2012)
Movie
Pandurang P.
Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)
Movie
Lobo
Be-Careful (2011)
Movie
Sukhia
Love Mein Ghum (2011)
Movie
Veerubhai
Masti Express (2011)
Movie
Jeweller (uncredited)
Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
Movie
Puppy
Golmaal 3 (2010)
Movie
1
Anshuman
Khatta Meetha (2010)
Movie
5.33
Ramnik Chedda
Prem Kaa Game (2010)
Movie
Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010)
Movie
Krrish / Hussain Bhai
Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)
Movie
6
Kaala Krishna Murari
De Dana Dan (2009)
Movie
6
Hitchcock
Aao Wish Karein (2009)
Movie
Tobu
All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)
Movie
Ballu Singh
Paying Guests (2009)
Movie
Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009)
Movie
Actor
Konchem Kottaga (2008)
Movie
Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
Race (2008)
Movie
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko (2006)
Movie
Mokashi
Chashme Bahaddar (2006)
Movie
Munnabhai
Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
Movie
6.19
KK
36 China Town (2006)
Movie
Funsukh
Saawan... The Love Season (2006)
Movie
Murugan
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
Movie
Pashabhai
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)
Movie
Yadav
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (2005)
Movie
Maneklal
Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
Movie
Paid Mourner
Hatya: The Murder (2004)
Movie
Chitra Gupta
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
Movie
Zinda Dil (2003)
Movie
Chelaram Sukhwani
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Movie
3.5
Johnny
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
Movie
Nandu
Chalte Chalte (2003)
Movie
4
Native Indian Black face
Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003)
Movie
Milestone
Khushi (2003)
Movie
6
Popatlal
Kucch To Hai (2003)
Movie
6.67
Actor
Indian Babu (2003)
Movie
Banana Brothers (2003)
Movie
Karz (2002)
Movie
Natwar
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)
Movie
Police Officer
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
Movie
Master Subramaniam
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)
Movie
Mr. Darshan
Humraaz (2002)
Movie
Chhota Chhatri
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
Movie
Paresh Chaval
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
Movie
Himself
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
TV
Pakhandee Baba
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)
Movie
Jaggi
Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002)
Movie
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002)
Movie
Actor
Badmaash No.1 (2002)
Movie
Appu Khote
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001)
Movie
Haldiram Rawat
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Movie
6.25
Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Ajnabee (2001)
Movie
6
Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Aśoka (2001)
Movie
Aslam Bhai
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
Movie
Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
Movie
2
Taxi
Farz (2001)
Movie
Screwdriver
Ghaath (2000)
Movie
Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Beti No. 1 (2000)
Movie
Jafrani (uncredited)
Shikari (2000)
Movie
Inspector Pratap Tungare
Dangerous (2000)
Movie
Maggi
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
Movie
Deewane (2000)
Movie
Gopal Ahuja
Kunwara (2000)
Movie
Kanhaiya
Joru ka Ghulam (2000)
Movie
6
Kutti
Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000)
Movie
Professor
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
Movie
Father / Son lawyer team
Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
Movie
Chirkund
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Movie
Krodh (2000)
Movie
Pappu Junior
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
Movie
8
Inspector Parab
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Movie
6.25
Insp. Pakkad Singh
Mela (2000)
Movie
6
Jwalamukhi (2000)
Movie
Actor
Bhootni (2000)
Movie
(uncredited)
Jaanwar (1999)
Movie
Ram Lal
Baadshah (1999)
Movie
6.04
Havaldar Hatella
Hello Brother (1999)
Movie
Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
Movie
Niranjan
Sirf Tum (1999)
Movie
Qawali Singer
Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
Movie
Johnny
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999)
Movie
Focus (uncredited)
International Khiladi (1999)
Movie
Gaflet
Laawaris (1999)
Movie
Sundar
Daag: The Fire (1999)
Movie
Sunny Goyal
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
Movie
Actor
Sindur Khela (1999)
Movie
Munna Mobile
Benaam (1999)
Movie
Inspector Rahim Khan
Wajood (1998)
Movie
Col. Almeida
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Movie
6.14
Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
Movie
Presenter
Barood (1998)
Movie
Bighelaal
Kareeb (1998)
Movie
Mahesh
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
Movie
Bindas
Mard (1998)
Movie
O Men
Hitler (1998)
Movie
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (1998)
Movie
Actor
Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998)
Movie
Do Numbri (1998)
Movie
Johny
Ishq (1997)
Movie
2
Gaffoor
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Movie
Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Judge Mujrim (1997)
Movie
Madhav Lalwani
Yes Boss (1997)
Movie
4
Rickshaw walla
Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)
Movie
Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Koyla (1997)
Movie
6
Joe
Himalay Putra (1997)
Movie
Agnee Morcha (1997)
Movie
Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles
Jodidar (1997)
Movie
Khaan Sahab / Dada
Kaalia (1997)
Movie
Actor
Daayan (1997)
Movie
Balvant Singh
Raja Hindustani (1996)
Movie
6
(uncredited)
Sapoot (1996)
Movie
4.75
Head Master
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)
Movie
Piajee
Jeet (1996)
Movie
Bhishma (1996)
Movie
Hari
Daraar (1996)
Movie
10
Himmatvar (1996)
Movie
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996)
Movie
Damru
Jaan (1996)
Movie
Tony
Haqeeqat (1995)
Movie
Raja
Ram Shastra (1995)
Movie
Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Gambler (1995)
Movie
Changu
Criminal (1995)
Movie
Bhola
Mohini (1995)
Movie
Actor
Aag Aandhi Aur Toofan (1994)
Movie
Police Inspector
Yaar Gaddar (1994)
Movie
Juaari (1994)
Movie
Aragutam Tunga Pillai
Dilbar (1994)
Movie
Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
Movie
Champa Chameli
Anjaam (1994)
Movie
Kanoon (1994)
Movie
Canteen & Hotel Manager
Mahakaal (1994)
Movie
Pickpocket
Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994)
Movie
Guruji
Ekka Raja Rani (1994)
Movie
Harshad Topi
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
Movie
Dubey
Teri Payal Mere Geet (1993)
Movie
Jhoney
Bhagyawan (1993)
Movie
Babu Lal
Baazigar (1993)
Movie
1
Himself
Anmol (1993)
Movie
Babu
Anari (1993)
Movie
Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
Movie
Tilak (1992)
Movie
Mirchandani
Naach Govinda Naach (1992)
Movie
'Battery' Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Chamatkar (1992)
Movie
Malkani
Sapnon Ka Mandir (1991)
Movie
Kafan (1990)
Movie
Gopi
Bandh Darwaza (1990)
Movie
Doctor
Ghanchakkar (1990)
Movie
Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Chaalbaaz (1989)
Movie
Kutti
Kala Bazaar (1989)
Movie
Nilkant
Jaadugar (1989)
Movie
Chhote Swami
Ilaaka (1989)
Movie
Majboor (1989)
Movie
Lakhpati
Mujrim (1989)
Movie
Saaya (1989)
Movie
Jani
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
Movie
Kainchee, Munna's friend
Tezaab (1988)
Movie
Havaldar
Hero Hiralal (1988)
Movie
Actor
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka (1988)
Movie
Lohar
Hatya (1988)
Movie
Buddhu
Kasam (1988)
Movie
Srivastav's servant
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987)
Movie
Muthu
Jalwa (1987)
Movie
Parivaar (1987)
Movie
Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Love 86 (1986)
Movie
Jhonny
Tum Par Hum Qurban (1985)
Movie
Shoojit Sircar x Abhishek Bachchan Movie
Movie
Stuartpuram Donga
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.94
Based on 776 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1957-08-14 (66 years old)
Birth NameJohn Rao Janumala
Birth PlacePrakasam district, India
ReligionTelugu Christian
ChildrenJamie Janumala
SiblingsJimmy Moses
CitizenshipsIndia
ResidencesMumbai, India
Also Known AsJohhny Lever, जॉनी लीवर
AwardsZee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
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