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.
Filmography
all 238
Movies 235
self 4
TV Shows 3
Director 1
Bahadur in (Na Gade song)
Navra Mazha Navsacha 2 (2024)
Movie
Deelip
Lantrani (2024)
Movie
Brij Kishore Trivedi
Pop Kaun? (2023)
TV
Nawab Ali
Aflatoon (2023)
Movie
Polson bhai
Cirkus (2022)
Movie
Mansukh
Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022)
Movie
Jagjit Godbole
Coolie No. 1 (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
Darpan Gopal
Machine (2017)
Movie
Mani Bhai
Dilwale (2015)
Movie
3.5
Habibullah Shiekh
It's Entertainment (2014)
Movie
Gulwinder
Singh Saab the Great (2013)
Movie
6
Zorawar
Boss (2013)
Movie
6
Eric Collaco
Enemmy (2013)
Movie
(uncredited)
Deewana Main Deewana (2013)
Movie
Inspector Kambli
Khiladi 786 (2012)
Movie
Kaan Singh
Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012)
Movie
Mangal 'BC' Chopra
Players (2012)
Movie
Pandurang P.
Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)
Movie
Sajjan Singh
Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011)
Movie
Veeru Bhai
Masti Express (2011)
Movie
Jeweller (uncredited)
Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
Movie
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
Ballu Singh
Paying Guests (2009)
Movie
Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009)
Movie
Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
Race (2008)
Movie
Kittu Pilot
Fool N Final (2007)
Movie
Mokashi
Chashme Bahaddar (2006)
Movie
Munnabhai
Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
Movie
6.19
Maneklal
Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
Movie
Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Hatya: The Murder (2004)
Movie
Chitra Gupta
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
Movie
Chelaram Sukhwani
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Movie
3.5
Native Indian Black face
Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003)
Movie
Milestone
Khushi (2003)
Movie
6
Popatlal
Kucch To Hai (2003)
Movie
6.67
Police Officer
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
Movie
Ben Bose, music director
Annarth (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
Pakhandee Baba
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)
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
Laughing Club Comic
Fiza (2000)
Movie
Gopal Ahuja
Kunwara (2000)
Movie
Kanhaiya
Joru ka Ghulam (2000)
Movie
6
Professor
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
Movie
Guler Mehndi
Badal (2000)
Movie
Pappu Junior
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
Movie
8
Inspector Parab
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Movie
6.25
Inspector Pakkad Singh
Mela (2000)
Movie
6
(uncredited)
Jaanwar (1999)
Movie
Ram Lal
Baadshah (1999)
Movie
6.04
Havaldar Hatela
Hello Brother (1999)
Movie
Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
Movie
Niranjan
Sirf Tum (1999)
Movie
Gaflet
Laawaris (1999)
Movie
Sunny Goyal
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
Movie
Munna Mobile
Benaam (1999)
Movie
Panna Lal
Heera Lal Panna Lal (1999)
Movie
Inspector Rahim Khan
Wajood (1998)
Movie
Col. Almeida
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Movie
6.14
Mohan
Soldier (1998)
Movie
Presenter
Barood (1998)
Movie
Gabbar Singh
Iski Topi Uske Sarr (1998)
Movie
Bighelaal
Kareeb (1998)
Movie
Bankhey (hotel manager)
Dulhe Raja (1998)
Movie
3.4
Bindas
Mard (1998)
Movie
O Men
Hitler (1998)
Movie
Tony Fernandes
Miss 420 (1998)
Movie
Johny
Ishq (1997)
Movie
2
Gaffoor
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Movie
Bandaged Patient on Street
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
Movie
Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Judge Mujrim (1997)
Movie
Pandit Vishwanath
Ghoonghat (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
Agarbatti
Jodidar (1997)
Movie
Peter
Auzaar (1997)
Movie
Hiralal (Hari)
Judaai (1997)
Movie
Khaan Sahab
Kaalia (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
Damru
Jaan (1996)
Movie
Inspector Johnny
Rock Dancer (1995)
Movie
Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Gambler (1995)
Movie
Changu
Criminal (1995)
Movie
Lenghaiya
Karan Arjun (1995)
Movie
4.33
Bhola
Mohini (1995)
Movie
Police Inspector
Yaar Gaddar (1994)
Movie
Aragutam Tunga Pillai
Dilbar (1994)
Movie
Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
Movie
Champa Chameli
Anjaam (1994)
Movie
Hotel Manager
Mahakaal (1994)
Movie
Pickpocket
Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994)
Movie
Harshad Topi
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
Movie
Jhoney
Bhagyawan (1993)
Movie
Babu Lal
Baazigar (1993)
Movie
1
Kaalia
Santaan (1993)
Movie
Himself
Anmol (1993)
Movie
Bablu
Anari (1993)
Movie
Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
Movie
'Battery' Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Chamatkar (1992)
Movie
Anna Pillai
Khiladi (1992)
Movie
Tempo dada
Narsimha (1991)
Movie
Ramkumar Bedil
Dastoor (1991)
Movie
Malkani
Sapnon Ka Mandir (1991)
Movie
Doctor
Ghanchakkar (1990)
Movie
Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Chaalbaaz (1989)
Movie
Nilkant
Jaadugar (1989)
Movie
Lakhpati
Mujrim (1989)
Movie
Chhote Swami
Ilaaka (1989)
Movie
Kainchee
Tezaab (1988)
Movie
Havaldar
Hero Hiralal (1988)
Movie
Havaldar
Aakhri Adaalat (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
Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Love 86 (1986)
Movie
Poster Boy
Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (1981)
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1957-08-14 (67 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, جانی لِوِر
AwardsZee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
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