Johnny Lever

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.

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Known For

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Comedy Nights with Kapil

2013 • as Self

TV

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

2002 • as Himself

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

2001 • as Haldiram Rawat

Aśoka

Aśoka

2001 • as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998 • as Col. Almeida

Dilwale

Dilwale

2015 • as Mani Bhai

Filmography

2025

Be Happy
Be Happy
as Gopi (Guard)
Movie - Released: 3/14/2025
Movie
De De Pyaar De 2
Movie - Released: 11/14/2025
Housefull 5
Housefull 5
Movie - Released: 6/6/2025
Badass Ravi Kumar
Badass Ravi Kumar
as Raja
Movie - Released: 2/7/2025

2024

Lantrani
Lantrani
as Deelip
Movie - Released: 2/9/2024
I Want to Talk
I Want to Talk
as Johnny
Movie - Released: 11/22/2024

2023

Aflatoon
Aflatoon
as Nawab Ali
Movie - Released: 7/21/2023
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
Movie - Released: 12/17/2023
Bad Boy
Bad Boy
Movie - Released: 4/28/2023
Pop Kaun?
Pop Kaun?
as Brij Kishore Trivedi
TV - Released: 10/5/2023

2022

Cirkus
Cirkus
as Polson bhai
Movie - Released: 12/23/2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Movie - Released: 11/29/2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo
Jaysuk Zdpayo
as Mansukh
Movie - Released: 6/3/2022

2021

Hungama 2
Hungama 2
Movie - Released: 7/23/2021

2020

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Movie - Released: 2/28/2020
Coolie No. 1
Coolie No. 1
as Jagjit Godbole
Movie - Released: 12/25/2020

2019

Total Dhamaal
Total Dhamaal
as Shubroto
Movie - Released: 2/22/2019
Housefull 4
Housefull 4
as Winston Churchgate
Movie - Released: 10/25/2019

2017

Golmaal Again
Golmaal Again
as Pappi Bhai
Movie - Released: 10/20/2017
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
Movie - Released: 8/25/2017
Judwaa 2
Judwaa 2
as Pappu Passport
Movie - Released: 9/29/2017

2016

Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
as Chooza
Movie - Released: 4/22/2016

2015

Dilwale
Dilwale
as Mani Bhai
Movie - Released: 12/18/2015
I Am Offended
I Am Offended
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/5/2015

2014

Rang
Rang
Movie - Released: 8/8/2014
It's Entertainment
It's Entertainment
as Habibullah Shiekh
Movie - Released: 8/8/2014

2013

Deewana Main Deewana
Deewana Main Deewana
as (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 2/1/2013
Boss
Boss
as Zorawar
Movie - Released: 10/16/2013
Enemmy
Enemmy
as Eric Collaco
Movie - Released: 6/21/2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
as Bunty
Movie - Released: 6/7/2013
Singh Saab the Great
Singh Saab the Great
as Gulwinder
Movie - Released: 11/22/2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
TV - Released: 6/22/2013

2012

Players
Players
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
Movie - Released: 1/6/2012
Khiladi 786
Khiladi 786
as Inspector Kambli
Movie - Released: 12/7/2012

2011

Yamla Pagla Deewana
Yamla Pagla Deewana
as Jeweller (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/14/2011
Be-Careful
Be-Careful
as Lobo
Movie - Released: 10/21/2011
Masti Express
Masti Express
as Veeru Bhai
Movie - Released: 2/18/2011
Tell Me O Kkhuda
Tell Me O Kkhuda
as Pandurang P.
Movie - Released: 10/27/2011
Love Mein Ghum
Love Mein Ghum
as Sukhia
Movie - Released: 7/1/2011

2010

Dulha Mil Gaya
Dulha Mil Gaya
as Krrish
Movie - Released: 1/8/2010
Khatta Meetha
Khatta Meetha
as Anshuman
Movie - Released: 7/23/2010
Golmaal 3
Golmaal 3
as Puppy
Movie - Released: 11/5/2010
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Movie - Released: 1/15/2010
Prem Kaa Game
Prem Kaa Game
as Ramnik Chedda
Movie - Released: 3/26/2010
Dulha Mil Gaya
Dulha Mil Gaya
as Hussain Bhai
Movie - Released: 1/8/2010

2009

Paying Guests
Paying Guests
as Ballu Singh
Movie - Released: 6/19/2009
Aao Wish Karein
Aao Wish Karein
as Hitchcock
Movie - Released: 11/13/2009
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Movie - Released: 3/6/2009
All the Best: Fun Begins
All the Best: Fun Begins
as Tobu
Movie - Released: 10/16/2009
De Dana Dan
De Dana Dan
as Kaala Krishna Murari
Movie - Released: 11/27/2009

2008

Race
Race
as Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/20/2008
Movie
Konchem Kottaga
Movie - Released: 6/28/2008

2006

36 China Town
36 China Town
as KK
Movie - Released: 4/21/2006
Phir Hera Pheri
Phir Hera Pheri
as Munnabhai
Movie - Released: 6/9/2006
Chashme Bahaddar
Chashme Bahaddar
as Mokashi
Movie - Released: 9/1/2006
Saawan... The Love Season
Saawan... The Love Season
as Funsukh
Movie - Released: 4/7/2006
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
Movie - Released: 11/17/2006

2005

Deewane Huye Paagal
Deewane Huye Paagal
as Murugan
Movie - Released: 11/25/2005
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
as Pashabhai
Movie - Released: 4/28/2005

2004

Aabra Ka Daabra
Aabra Ka Daabra
as Maneklal
Movie - Released: 12/24/2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Chitra Gupta
Movie - Released: 7/2/2004
Hatya: The Murder
Hatya: The Murder
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/15/2004

2003

Chalte Chalte
Chalte Chalte
as Nandu
Movie - Released: 6/12/2003
Koi... Mil Gaya
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Movie - Released: 8/8/2003
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
as Native Indian Black face
Movie - Released: 2/14/2003
Kucch To Hai
Kucch To Hai
as Popatlal
Movie - Released: 1/24/2003
Khushi
Khushi
as Milestone
Movie - Released: 2/7/2003
Zinda Dil
Zinda Dil
Movie - Released: 12/12/2003
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
as Johnny
Movie - Released: 6/26/2003
Banana Brothers
Banana Brothers
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003

2002

Awara Paagal Deewana
Awara Paagal Deewana
as Chhota Chhatri
Movie - Released: 6/21/2002
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
as Master Subramaniam
Movie - Released: 8/2/2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Police Officer
Movie - Released: 11/7/2002
Karz
Karz
Movie - Released: 12/6/2002
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
as Jaggi
Movie - Released: 2/8/2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
as Paresh Chaval
Movie - Released: 5/6/2002
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
Movie - Released: 1/18/2002
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
as Pakhandee Baba
Movie - Released: 2/24/2002
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
as Natwar
Movie - Released: 11/15/2002
Humraaz
Humraaz
as Darshan
Movie - Released: 7/26/2002
TV
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself
TV - Released: 3/22/2002

2001

Ajnabee
Ajnabee
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Movie - Released: 9/21/2001
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
as Aslam Bhai
Movie - Released: 6/21/2001
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
as Appu Khote
Movie - Released: 12/21/2001
Nayak: The Real Hero
Nayak: The Real Hero
as Topi
Movie - Released: 9/7/2001
Aśoka
Aśoka
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/13/2001
Farz
Farz
as Taxi
Movie - Released: 1/12/2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/9/2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Haldiram Rawat
Movie - Released: 12/14/2001

2000

Joru ka Ghulam
Joru ka Ghulam
as Kanhaiya
Movie - Released: 6/15/2000
Beti No. 1
Beti No. 1
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
Movie - Released: 11/10/2000
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
as Pappu Junior
Movie - Released: 1/21/2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Maggi
Movie - Released: 8/18/2000
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
as Lawyer
Movie - Released: 4/14/2000
Deewane
Deewane
Movie - Released: 8/11/2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Dil Hi Dil Mein
as Professor
Movie - Released: 4/21/2000
Jwalamukhi
Jwalamukhi
Movie - Released: 1/2/2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Inspector Parab
Movie - Released: 1/14/2000
Shikari
Shikari
as Jafrani (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/6/2000
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
as Kutti
Movie - Released: 5/26/2000
Krodh
Krodh
Movie - Released: 3/10/2000
Kunwara
Kunwara
as Gopal Ahuja
Movie - Released: 7/14/2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Chirkund
Movie - Released: 3/20/2000
Mela
Mela
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
Movie - Released: 1/7/2000
Bhootni
Bhootni
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000
Dangerous
Dangerous
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
Movie - Released: 10/3/2000
Ghaath
Ghaath
as Screwdriver
Movie - Released: 12/1/2000

1999

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
as Sunny Goyal
Movie - Released: 1/22/1999
International Khiladi
International Khiladi
as Focus
Movie - Released: 3/26/1999
Ganga Ki Kasam
Ganga Ki Kasam
Movie - Released: 6/4/1999
Hello Brother
Hello Brother
as Havaldar Hatela
Movie - Released: 8/26/1999
Baadshah
Baadshah
as Ram Lal
Movie - Released: 8/27/1999
Daag: The Fire
Daag: The Fire
as Sundar
Movie - Released: 2/1/1999
Sirf Tum
Sirf Tum
as Niranjan
Movie - Released: 6/11/1999
Jaanwar
Jaanwar
as (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 12/24/1999
Laawaris
Laawaris
as Gaflet
Movie - Released: 3/5/1999
Benaam
Benaam
as Munna Mobile
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
as Johnny
Movie - Released: 4/8/1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
Kadhalar Dhinam
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
Movie - Released: 7/9/1999

1998

Tirchhi Topiwale
Tirchhi Topiwale
Movie - Released: 9/11/1998
Kareeb
Kareeb
as Bighelaal
Movie - Released: 7/17/1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Mahesh
Movie - Released: 5/22/1998
Mard
Mard
as Bindas
Movie - Released: 5/14/1998
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
Movie - Released: 4/3/1998
Barood
Barood
as Presenter
Movie - Released: 8/7/1998
Hitler
Hitler
as O Men
Movie - Released: 5/13/1998
Wajood
Wajood
as Inspector Rahim Khan
Movie - Released: 12/11/1998
Movie
Do Numbri
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Col. Almeida
Movie - Released: 10/16/1998
Miss 420
Miss 420
as Tony Fernandes
Movie - Released: 1/23/1998

1997

Ishq
Ishq
as Johny
Movie - Released: 11/28/1997
Yes Boss
Yes Boss
as Madhav Lalwani
Movie - Released: 7/18/1997
Judge Mujrim
Judge Mujrim
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
Movie - Released: 9/12/1997
Koyla
Koyla
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
Movie - Released: 4/18/1997
Himalay Putra
Himalay Putra
as Joe
Movie - Released: 4/4/1997
Daayan
Daayan
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
as Rickshaw walla
Movie - Released: 7/11/1997
Agnee Morcha
Agnee Morcha
Movie - Released: 4/4/1997
Judaai
Judaai
as Hiralal (Hari)
Movie - Released: 2/28/1997

1996

Raja Hindustani
Raja Hindustani
as Balvant Singh
Movie - Released: 11/15/1996
Jeet
Jeet
as Piajee
Movie - Released: 8/23/1996
Jaan
Jaan
as Damru
Movie - Released: 5/17/1996
Daraar
Daraar
as Hari
Movie - Released: 7/5/1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
Dushman Duniya Ka
as Head Master
Movie - Released: 9/20/1996
Sapoot
Sapoot
as (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/8/1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Movie - Released: 6/7/1996
Bhishma
Bhishma
Movie - Released: 7/26/1996
Himmatvar
Himmatvar
Movie - Released: 6/14/1996

1995

Gambler
Gambler
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/20/1995
Haqeeqat
Haqeeqat
as Tony
Movie - Released: 12/29/1995
Rock Dancer
Rock Dancer
as Inspector Johnny
Movie - Released: 11/3/1995
Criminal
Criminal
as Changu
Movie - Released: 7/21/1995
Ram Shastra
Ram Shastra
as Raja
Movie - Released: 11/10/1995
Mohini
Mohini
as Bhola
Movie - Released: 1/1/1995

1994

Kanoon
Kanoon
Movie - Released: 4/1/1994
Mahakaal
Mahakaal
as Hotel Manager
Movie - Released: 2/11/1994
Zamane Se Kya Darna
Zamane Se Kya Darna
as Pickpocket
Movie - Released: 1/14/1994
Anjaam
Anjaam
as Champa Chameli
Movie - Released: 4/22/1994
Ekka Raja Rani
Ekka Raja Rani
as Guruji
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994
Yaar Gaddar
Yaar Gaddar
as Police Inspector
Movie - Released: 11/4/1994
Saajan Ka Ghar
Saajan Ka Ghar
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Movie - Released: 4/29/1994
Juaari
Juaari
Movie - Released: 7/8/1994

1993

Baazigar
Baazigar
as Babu Lal
Movie - Released: 11/12/1993
Anari
Anari
as Bablu
Movie - Released: 5/26/1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
Movie - Released: 4/16/1993
Anmol
Anmol
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/27/1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
as Harshad Topi
Movie - Released: 12/31/1993
Bhagyawan
Bhagyawan
as Jhoney
Movie - Released: 12/10/1993
Teri Payal Mere Geet
Teri Payal Mere Geet
as Dubey
Movie - Released: 12/24/1993

1992

Tilak
Tilak
Movie - Released: 10/30/1992
Chamatkar
Chamatkar
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/8/1992
Naach Govinda Naach
Naach Govinda Naach
Movie - Released: 8/4/1992

1990

Kafan
Kafan
Movie - Released: 8/1/1990
Bandh Darwaza
Bandh Darwaza
as Gopi
Movie - Released: 5/7/1990

1989

Kala Bazaar
Kala Bazaar
as Kutti
Movie - Released: 9/27/1989
Jaadugar
Jaadugar
as Nilkant
Movie - Released: 8/25/1989
Suryaa: An Awakening
Suryaa: An Awakening
as Jani
Movie - Released: 1/1/1989
Ilaaka
Ilaaka
as Chhote Swami
Movie - Released: 4/19/1989
Majboor
Majboor
Movie - Released: 3/17/1989
Saaya
Saaya
Movie - Released: 1/1/1989
Mujrim
Mujrim
as Lakhpati
Movie - Released: 7/28/1989
Chaalbaaz
Chaalbaaz
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
Movie - Released: 12/8/1989

1988

Hatya
Hatya
as Lohar
Movie - Released: 6/3/1988
Tezaab
Tezaab
as Kainchee
Movie - Released: 11/11/1988
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
Movie - Released: 7/1/1988
Kasam
Kasam
as Buddhu
Movie - Released: 4/15/1988
Hero Hiralal
Hero Hiralal
as Havaldar
Movie - Released: 10/21/1988
Aakhri Adaalat
Aakhri Adaalat
as Havaldar
Movie - Released: 6/10/1988

1987

Jalwa
Jalwa
as Muthu
Movie - Released: 6/30/1987
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Srivastav's servant
Movie - Released: 12/30/1987
Parivaar
Parivaar
Movie - Released: 6/12/1987

1986

Love 86
Love 86
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Movie - Released: 2/14/1986

1985

Movie
Tum Par Hum Qurban
Movie - Released: 10/18/1985

Unknown

Stuartpuram Donga
Stuartpuram Donga
Movie
Welcome to the Jungle
Welcome to the Jungle
Movie