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

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

The Kapil Sharma Show

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Welcome to the Jungle

Housefull 5

Dilwale

Coolie No. 1

Housefull 4

All Movies (208)

• Welcome to the Jungle2026
• Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai2026 · as Godbole
• Housefull 52025 · as Batuk Patel
• Be Happy2025 · as Gopi (Guard)
• The B****di2025 · as Baadshah Babu
• Badass Ravi Kumar2025 · as Raja
• I Want to Talk2024 · as Johnny
• Lantrani2024 · as Deelip
• Kya Masti Kya Dhoom2023
• Aflatoon2023 · as Nawab Ali
• Bad Boy2023
• Cirkus2022 · as Polson Dada
• Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal2022
• Jaysuk Zdpayo2022 · as Mansukh
• Hungama 22021
• Coolie No. 12020 · as Jagjit Godbole
• Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal2020
• Housefull 42019 · as Winston Churchgate
• Total Dhamaal2019 · as Shubroto
• Golmaal Again2017 · as Pappi Bhai
• Judwaa 22017 · as Pappu Passport
• Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay2017
• Santa Banta Pvt Ltd2016 · as Chooza
• Dilwale2015 · as Mani Bhai
• I Am Offended2015 · as Self
• Rang2014
• It's Entertainment2014 · as Oggy Habibullah
• Singh Saab the Great2013 · as Gulwinder
• Boss2013 · as Zorawar
• Enemmy2013 · as Eric Collaco
• Yamla Pagla Deewana 22013 · as Bunty
• Deewana Main Deewana2013 · as (uncredited)
• Khiladi 7862012 · as Inspector Kambli
• Players2012 · as Mangal "BC" Chopra
• Tell Me O Kkhuda2011 · as Pandurang P.
• Be-Careful2011 · as Lobo
• Love Mein Ghum2011 · as Sukhia
• Bin Bulaye Baraati2011 · as Sajjan Singh
• Masti Express2011 · as Veeru Bhai
• Yamla Pagla Deewana2011 · as Jeweller (uncredited)
• Golmaal 32010 · as Puppy
• Khatta Meetha2010 · as Anshuman
• Prem Kaa Game2010 · as Ramnik Chedda
• Bhavnao Ko Samjho2010 · as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
• Dulha Mil Gaya2010 · as Krrish
• Dulha Mil Gaya2010 · as Hussain Bhai
• De Dana Dan2009 · as Kaala Krishna Murari
• Aao Wish Karein2009 · as Hitchcock
• All the Best: Fun Begins2009 · as Tobu
• Paying Guests2009 · as Ballu Singh
• Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge2009 · as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
• Konchem Kottaga2008
• Race2008 · as Max
• Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko2006
• Chashme Bahaddar2006 · as Mokashi
• Phir Hera Pheri2006 · as Munnabhai
• 36 China Town2006 · as KK
• Saawan... The Love Season2006 · as Funsukh
• Deewane Huye Paagal2005 · as Murugan
• Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen2005 · as Pashabhai
• Aabra Ka Daabra2004 · as Maneklal
• Hatya: The Murder2004 · as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
• Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin2004 · as Chitra Gupta
• Zinda Dil2003
• Janasheen2003 · as Johnny Chen
• Koi... Mil Gaya2003 · as Chelaram Sukhwani
• Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon2003 · as Johnny
• Chalte Chalte2003 · as Nandu
• Indian Babu2003
• Kash Aap Hamare Hote2003 · as Native Indian Black face
• Khushi2003 · as Milestone
• Kucch To Hai2003 · as Popatlal
• Banana Brothers2003
• Karz: The Burden of Truth2002
• Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar2002 · as Natwar
• Chalo Ishq Ladaaye2002 · as Police Officer
• Akhiyon Se Goli Maare2002 · as Master Subramaniam
• Humraaz2002 · as Darshan
• Awara Paagal Deewana2002 · as Chhota Chhatri
• Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai2002 · as Paresh Chaval
• Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge2002 · as Pakhandee Baba
• Yeh Mohabbat Hai2002 · as Jaggi
• Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa2002
• Angaar: The Fire2002
• Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya2001 · as Appu Khote
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham2001 · as Haldiram Rawat
• Ajnabee2001 · as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
• Aśoka2001 · as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
• Nayak: The Real Hero2001 · as Topi
• Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega2001 · as Aslam Bhai
• Chori Chori Chupke Chupke2001 · as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
• Farz2001 · as Taxi
• Raju Chacha2000 · as Jaddu
• Ghaath2000 · as Screwdriver
• Beti No. 12000 · as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
• Shikari2000 · as Jafrani (uncredited)
• Dangerous2000 · as Inspector Pratap Tungare
• Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai2000
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa2000 · as Maggi
• Deewane2000 · as OK
• Kunwara2000 · as Gopal Ahuja
• Joru ka Ghulam2000 · as Kanhaiya
• Hum To Mohabbat Karega2000 · as Kutti
• Dil Hi Dil Mein2000 · as Professor
• Hadh Kar Di Aapne2000 · as Lawyer
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge2000 · as Chirkund
• Krodh2000
• Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani2000 · as Pappu Junior
• Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai2000 · as Inspector Parab
• Mela2000 · as Inspector Pakkad Singh
• Jwalamukhi2000
• Bhootni2000
• Jaanwar1999 · as (uncredited)
• Khoobsurat1999 · as Natwar
• Baadshah1999 · as Ram Lal
• Hello Brother1999 · as Havaldar Hatela
• Kadhalar Dhinam1999 · as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
• Sirf Tum1999 · as Niranjan
• Ganga Ki Kasam1999
• Anari No. 11999
• Silsila Hai Pyar Ka1999 · as Johnny
• International Khiladi1999 · as Focus
• Laawaris1999 · as Gaflet
• Daag: The Fire1999 · as Sundar
• Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain1999 · as Sunny Goyal
• Benaam1999 · as Munna Mobile
• Wajood1998 · as Inspector Rahim Khan
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai1998 · as Col. Almeida
• Tirchhi Topiwale1998
• Barood1998 · as Presenter
• Kareeb1998 · as Bighelaal
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai1998 · as Mahesh
• Mard1998 · as Bindas
• Hitler1998 · as O Men
• Keemat1998
• Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger1998
• Miss 4201998 · as Tony Fernandes
• Do Numbri1998
• Ishq1997 · as Johny
• Deewana Mastana1997 · as Gafoor
• Judge Mujrim1997 · as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
• Ghoonghat1997 · as Pandit
• Yes Boss1997 · as Madhav Lalwani
• Do Ankhen Barah Hath1997 · as Rickshaw walla
• Koyla1997 · as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
• Himalay Putra1997 · as Joe
• Agnee Morcha1997
• Judaai1997 · as Hiralal (Hari)
• Daayan1997
• Raja Hindustani1996 · as Balvant Singh
• Sapoot1996 · as (uncredited)
• Dushman Duniya Ka1996 · as Head Master
• Jeet1996 · as Piajee
• Bhishma1996
• Daraar1996 · as Hari
• Himmatvar1996
• Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin1996
• Jaan1996 · as Damru
• Haqeeqat1995 · as Tony
• Ram Shastra1995 · as Raja
• Rock Dancer1995 · as Inspector Johnny
• Gambler1995 · as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
• Criminal1995 · as Changu
• Mohini1995 · as Bhola
• Yaar Gaddar1994 · as Police Inspector
• Juaari1994
• Saajan Ka Ghar1994 · as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
• Anjaam1994 · as Champa Chameli
• Kanoon1994
• Mahakaal1994 · as Hotel Manager
• Zamane Se Kya Darna1994 · as Pickpocket
• Ekka Raja Rani1994 · as Guruji
• Aasoo Bane Angaarey1993 · as Harshad Topi
• Teri Payal Mere Geet1993 · as Dubey
• Bhagyawan1993 · as Jhoney
• Baazigar1993 · as Babu Lal
• Anmol1993 · as Himself
• Anari1993 · as Bablu
• Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja1993 · as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
• Tilak1992
• Naach Govinda Naach1992
• Chamatkar1992 · as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
• Kafan1990
• Bandh Darwaza1990 · as Gopi
• Kishen Kanhaiya1990
• Chaalbaaz1989 · as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
• Kala Bazaar1989 · as Kutti
• Jaadugar1989 · as Nilkant
• Mujrim1989 · as Lakhpati
• Ilaaka1989 · as Chhote Swami
• Majboor1989
• Suryaa: An Awakening1989 · as Jani
• Saaya1989
• Tezaab1988 · as Kainchee
• Hero Hiralal1988 · as Havaldar
• Tohfa Mohabbat Ka1988
• Aakhri Adaalat1988 · as Havaldar
• Hatya1988 · as Lohar
• Kasam1988 · as Buddhu
• Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam1987 · as Srivastav's servant
• Jalwa1987 · as Muthu
• Parivaar1987
• Love 861986 · as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
• Tum Par Hum Qurban1985
• Stuartpuram Donga—
• Boss Collection—
• Golmaal 5—
• Victoria No. 203—

All TV Shows (5)

• Pop Kaun?2023 · as Brij Kishore Trivedi
• Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double2017 · as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
• The Kapil Sharma Show2016 · as Self
• Comedy Nights with Kapil2013 · as Self
• Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai2002 · as Himself