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
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
0Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
2017
0The Lavari Show
2024
Boss
2013
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
Humraaz
2002
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026
Aaghaaz
2000
Welcome To The Jungle
2026
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Filmography
The Kapil Sharma Show
as Self · 2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self · 2013
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself · 2002
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee · 2017
The Lavari Show
as Self · 2024
Boss
as Zorawar · 2013
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Haldiram Rawat · 2001
Humraaz
as Darshan · 2002
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
as Godbole · 2026
Aaghaaz
as Rajni Deva · 2000
Welcome To The Jungle
as Dubey · 2026
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Col. Almeida · 1998
Pop Kaun?
as Brij Kishore Trivedi · 2023
Farz
as Taxi · 2001
Golmaal 5
· 2027
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
as Johnny · 2003
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Chelaram Sukhwani · 2003
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
as Bunty · 2013
Dilwale
as Mani Bhai · 2015
Housefull 5
as Batuk Patel · 2025
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Inspector Parab · 2000
Hello Brother
as Havaldar Hatela · 1999
Baazigar
as Babu Lal · 1993
Tera Yaar Hoon Main
· 2026
Aśoka
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited) · 2001
Chamatkar
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited) · 1992
Bandh Darwaza
as Gopi · 1990
Dil Ke Pechey Pechey
· 2005
Karz: The Burden of Truth
· 2002
Kadhalar Dhinam
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver) · 1999
Anjaam
as Champa Chameli · 1994
Phir Hera Pheri
as Munnabhai · 2006
Baadshah
as Ram Lal · 1999
Dil Hi Dil Mein
as Professor · 2000
Golmaal 3
as Puppy · 2010
Be Happy
as Gopi (Guard) · 2025
Golmaal Again
as Pappi Bhai · 2017
Total Dhamaal
as Shubroto · 2019
Badass Ravi Kumar
as Raja · 2025
Chalte Chalte
as Nandu · 2003
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
as Pappu Junior · 2000
Koyla
as Chhote (Shankar's friend) · 1997
Soorma Bhopali
· 1988
Daraar
as Hari · 1996
Players
as Mangal "BC" Chopra · 2012
Lajja
as Fakhruddin · 2001
Judwaa 2
as Pappu Passport · 2017
It's Entertainment
as Oggy Habibullah · 2014
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
as Pashabhai · 2005
Deewane Huye Paagal
as Murugan · 2005
Race
as Max · 2008
Housefull 4
as Winston Churchgate · 2019
Dulha Mil Gaya
as Krrish · 2010
Dulha Mil Gaya
as Hussain Bhai · 2010
Hatya: The Murder
as Paid Mourner (uncredited) · 2004
Benaam
as Munna Mobile · 1999
Nayak: The Real Hero
as Topi · 2001
Ajnabee
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.) · 2001
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Chirkund · 2000
Mela
as Inspector Pakkad Singh · 2000
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
as Chooza · 2016
Banana Brothers
· 2003
Be-Careful
as Lobo · 2011
Yes Boss
as Madhav Lalwani · 1997
Hero Hiralal
as Havaldar · 1988
Saawan... The Love Season
as Funsukh · 2006
Krodh
· 2000
Jaanwar
as (uncredited) · 1999
Anari
as Bablu · 1993
De Dana Dan
as Kaala Krishna Murari · 2009
Raja Hindustani
as Balvant Singh · 1996
Cirkus
as Polson Dada · 2022
Jalwa
as Muthu · 1987
Sirf Tum
as Niranjan · 1999
Awara Paagal Deewana
as Chhota Chhatri · 2002
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
· 2000
36 China Town
as KK · 2006
Ishq
as Johny · 1997
Judaai
as Hiralal (Hari) · 1997
Khatta Meetha
as Anshuman · 2010
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan · 1993
Deewana Mastana
as Gafoor · 1997
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
as Jaggi · 2002
Khushi
as Milestone · 2003
Mujrim
as Lakhpati · 1989
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Maggi · 2000
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
as Appu Khote · 2001
I Want to Talk
as Johnny · 2024
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited) · 2001
Mahakaal
as Hotel Manager · 1994
Janasheen
as Johnny Chen · 2003
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Srivastav's servant · 1987
Wajood
as Inspector Rahim Khan · 1998
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
as Johnny · 1999
Hungama 2
· 2021
Saajan Ka Ghar
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose · 1994
Singh Saab the Great
as Gulwinder · 2013
Yaar Gaddar
as Police Inspector · 1994
Deewane
as OK · 2000
Kishen Kanhaiya
· 1990
Kucch To Hai
as Popatlal · 2003
Bin Bulaye Baraati
as Sajjan Singh · 2011
All the Best: Fun Begins
as Tobu · 2009
Stuartpuram Donga
Teri Payal Mere Geet
as Dubey · 1993
Jeet
as Piajee · 1996
Mohini
as Bhola · 1995
Raju Chacha
as Jaddu · 2000
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
as Master Subramaniam · 2002
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
· 1998
Haqeeqat
as Tony · 1995
Sapoot
as (uncredited) · 1996
Coolie No. 1
as Jagjit Godbole · 2020
Zamane Se Kya Darna
as Pickpocket · 1994
Khiladi 786
as Inspector Kambli · 2012
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Mahesh · 1998
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
as Sunny Goyal · 1999
Enemmy
as Eric Collaco · 2013
Victoria No. 203
· 2007
Indian Babu
· 2003
Deewana Main Deewana
as (uncredited) · 2013
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
as Paresh Chaval · 2002
Lantrani
as Deelip · 2024
Yamla Pagla Deewana
as Jeweller (uncredited) · 2011
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
as Rickshaw walla · 1997
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
· 2023
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
· 2020
The B****di
as Baadshah Babu · 2025
Daag: The Fire
as Sundar · 1999
Rang
· 2014
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
· 2002
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
as Lawyer · 2000
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh · 2009
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
as Kutti · 2000
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
· 2017
Kunwara
as Gopal Ahuja · 2000
Dulhe Raja
as Bankey · 1998
Jaysuk Zdpayo
as Mansukh · 2022
I Am Offended
as Self · 2015
Tezaab
as Kainchee · 1988
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
as Natwar · 2002
Dushman Duniya Ka
as Head Master · 1996
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
as Pakhandee Baba · 2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Police Officer · 2002
Aabra Ka Daabra
as Maneklal · 2004
Ekka Raja Rani
as Guruji · 1994
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
as Native Indian Black face · 2003
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
· 1988
Joru ka Ghulam
as Kanhaiya · 2000
Keemat
· 1998
Jaan
as Damru · 1996
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
· 2022
Bhootni
· 2000
Ghaath
as Screwdriver · 2000
Criminal
as Changu · 1995
Hitler
as O Men · 1998
Tell Me O Kkhuda
as Pandurang P. · 2011
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
as Aslam Bhai · 2001
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Chitra Gupta · 2004
International Khiladi
as Focus · 1999
Farhad Samji's Next
Kanoon
· 1994
Ghoonghat
as Pandit · 1997
Gambler
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited) · 1995
Aakhri Adaalat
as Havaldar · 1988
Paying Guests
as Ballu Singh · 2009
Ganga Ki Kasam
· 1999
Love Mein Ghum
as Sukhia · 2011
Himalay Putra
as Joe · 1997
Aao Wish Karein
as Hitchcock · 2009
Juaari
· 1994
Laawaris
as Gaflet · 1999
Shikari
as Jafrani (uncredited) · 2000
Chaalbaaz
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance) · 1989
Anmol
as Himself · 1993
Kareeb
as Bighelaal · 1998
Ram Shastra
as Raja · 1995
Love 86
as Uttam (as Johny Lever) · 1986
Hatya
as Lohar · 1988
Jaadugar
as Nilkant · 1989
Khoobsurat
as Natwar · 1999
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
· 1996
Zinda Dil
· 2003
Kasam
as Buddhu · 1988
Anari No. 1
· 1999
Angaar: The Fire
· 2002
Ilaaka
as Chhote Swami · 1989
Rock Dancer
as Inspector Johnny · 1995
Judge Mujrim
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother · 1997
Mard
as Bindas · 1998
Jwalamukhi
· 2000
Saaya
· 1989
Bhagyawan
as Jhoney · 1993
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever) · 2010
Prem Kaa Game
as Ramnik Chedda · 2010
Kafan
· 1990
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
as Harshad Topi · 1993
Naach Govinda Naach
· 1992
Parivaar
· 1987
Chashme Bahaddar
as Mokashi · 2006
Suryaa: An Awakening
as Jani · 1989
Bhishma
· 1996
Agnee Morcha
· 1997
Majboor
· 1989
Tirchhi Topiwale
· 1998
Kala Bazaar
as Kutti · 1989
Do Numbri
· 1998
Masti Express
as Veeru Bhai · 2011
Beti No. 1
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu · 2000
Tum Par Hum Qurban
· 1985
Aflatoon
as Nawab Ali · 2023
Barood
as Presenter · 1998
Bad Boy
· 2023
Tilak
· 1992
Miss 420
as Tony Fernandes · 1998
Dangerous
as Inspector Pratap Tungare · 2000
Konchem Kottaga
· 2008
Daayan
· 1997
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
· 2006
Himmatvar
· 1996
Boss Collection
Badmaash No.1
· 2002