Johny Lever
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 14 August 1957 · Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
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
Acting 216
- 2027Boss 2
- 2027Golmaal 5
- 2026Stuartpuram Donga
- 2026Farhad Samji's Next
- 2026Haiwaan as Pachattar Singh/Chiyattar Singh
- 2026Tera Yaar Hoon Main
- 2026Welcome To The Jungle as Dubey
- 2026Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai as Godbole
- 2025Khiladi 1080
- 2025Housefull 5 as Batuk Patel
- 2025Be Happy as Gopi (Guard)
- 2025The B****di as Baadshah Babu
- 2025Badass Ravi Kumar as Raja
- 2024I Want to Talk as Johnny
- 2024Lantrani as Deelip
- 2023Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
- 2023Aflatoon as Nawab Ali
- 2023Bad Boy
- 2022Cirkus as Polson Dada
- 2022Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
- 2022Jaysuk Zdpayo as Mansukh
- 2021Hungama 2
- 2020Coolie No. 1 as Jagjit Godbole
- 2020Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
- 2019Housefull 4 as Winston Churchgate
- 2019Total Dhamaal as Shubroto
- 2017Golmaal Again as Pappi Bhai
- 2017Judwaa 2 as Pappu Passport
- 2017Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
- 2016Santa Banta Pvt Ltd as Chooza
- 2015Dilwale as Mani Bhai
- 2015I Am Offended as Self
- 2014Rang
- 2014It's Entertainment as Oggy Habibullah
- 2013Singh Saab the Great as Gulwinder
- 2013Boss as Zorawar
- 2013Enemmy as Eric Collaco
- 2013Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Bunty
- 2013Deewana Main Deewana as (uncredited)
- 2012Khiladi 786 as Inspector Kambli
- 2012Players as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- 2011Tell Me O Kkhuda as Pandurang P.
- 2011Be-Careful as Lobo
- 2011Love Mein Ghum as Sukhia
- 2011Bin Bulaye Baraati as Sajjan Singh
- 2011Masti Express as Veeru Bhai
- 2011Yamla Pagla Deewana as Jeweller (uncredited)
- 2010Golmaal 3 as Puppy
- 2010Khatta Meetha as Anshuman
- 2010Prem Kaa Game as Ramnik Chedda
- 2010Bhavnao Ko Samjho as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
- 2010Dulha Mil Gaya as Hussain Bhai
- 2009De Dana Dan as Kaala Krishna Murari
- 2009Aao Wish Karein as Hitchcock
- 2009All the Best: Fun Begins as Tobu
- 2009Paying Guests as Ballu Singh
- 2009Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- 2008Konchem Kottaga
- 2008Race as Max
- 2007Victoria No. 203
- 2006Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
- 2006Chashme Bahaddar as Mokashi
- 2006Phir Hera Pheri as Munnabhai
- 200636 China Town as KK
- 2006Saawan... The Love Season as Funsukh
- 2005Deewane Huye Paagal as Murugan
- 2005Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen as Pashabhai
- 2005Dil Ke Pechey Pechey
- 2004Aabra Ka Daabra as Maneklal
- 2004Hatya: The Murder as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- 2004Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Chitra Gupta
- 2003Zinda Dil
- 2003Janasheen as Johnny Chen
- 2003Koi... Mil Gaya as Chelaram Sukhwani
- 2003Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Johnny
- 2003Chalte Chalte as Nandu
- 2003Indian Babu
- 2003Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Native Indian Black face
- 2003Khushi as Milestone
- 2003Kucch To Hai as Popatlal
- 2003Banana Brothers
- 2002Karz: The Burden of Truth
- 2002Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar as Natwar
- 2002Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Police Officer
- 2002Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Master Subramaniam
- 2002Humraaz as Darshan
- 2002Awara Paagal Deewana as Chhota Chhatri
- 2002Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Paresh Chaval
- 2002Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge as Pakhandee Baba
- 2002Yeh Mohabbat Hai as Jaggi
- 2002Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
- 2002Angaar: The Fire
- 2001Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Appu Khote
- 2001Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Haldiram Rawat
- 2001Ajnabee as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- 2001Aśoka as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- 2001Nayak: The Real Hero as Topi
- 2001Lajja as Fakhruddin
- 2001Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega as Aslam Bhai
- 2001Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- 2001Farz as Taxi
- 2000Raju Chacha as Jaddu
- 2000Ghaath as Screwdriver
- 2000Beti No. 1 as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- 2000Aaghaaz as Rajni Deva
- 2000Shikari as Jafrani (uncredited)
- 2000Dangerous as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- 2000Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
- 2000Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Maggi
- 2000Deewane as OK
- 2000Kunwara as Gopal Ahuja
- 2000Joru ka Ghulam as Kanhaiya
- 2000Hum To Mohabbat Karega as Kutti
- 2000Dil Hi Dil Mein as Professor
- 2000Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Lawyer
- 2000Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Chirkund
- 2000Krodh
- 2000Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Pappu Junior
- 2000Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Inspector Parab
- 2000Mela as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- 2000Jwalamukhi
- 2000Bhootni
- 1999Jaanwar as (uncredited)
- 1999Khoobsurat as Natwar
- 1999Baadshah as Ram Lal
- 1999Hello Brother as Havaldar Hatela
- 1999Kadhalar Dhinam as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- 1999Sirf Tum as Niranjan
- 1999Ganga Ki Kasam
- 1999Anari No. 1
- 1999Silsila Hai Pyar Ka as Johnny
- 1999International Khiladi as Focus
- 1999Laawaris as Gaflet
- 1999Daag: The Fire as Sundar
- 1999Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Sunny Goyal
- 1999Benaam as Munna Mobile
- 1998Wajood as Inspector Rahim Khan
- 1998Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Col. Almeida
- 1998Tirchhi Topiwale
- 1998Barood as Presenter
- 1998Kareeb as Bighelaal
- 1998Dulhe Raja as Bankey
- 1998Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Mahesh
- 1998Mard as Bindas
- 1998Hitler as O Men
- 1998Keemat
- 1998Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
- 1998Miss 420 as Tony Fernandes
- 1998Do Numbri
- 1997Ishq as Johny
- 1997Deewana Mastana as Gafoor
- 1997Judge Mujrim as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- 1997Ghoonghat as Pandit
- 1997Yes Boss as Madhav Lalwani
- 1997Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Rickshaw walla
- 1997Koyla as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
- 1997Himalay Putra as Joe
- 1997Agnee Morcha
- 1997Judaai as Hiralal (Hari)
- 1997Daayan
- 1996Raja Hindustani as Balvant Singh
- 1996Sapoot as (uncredited)
- 1996Dushman Duniya Ka as Head Master
- 1996Jeet as Piajee
- 1996Bhishma
- 1996Daraar as Hari
- 1996Himmatvar
- 1996Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
- 1996Jaan as Damru
- 1995Haqeeqat as Tony
- 1995Ram Shastra as Raja
- 1995Rock Dancer as Inspector Johnny
- 1995Gambler as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- 1995Criminal as Changu
- 1995Mohini as Bhola
- 1994Yaar Gaddar as Police Inspector
- 1994Juaari
- 1994Saajan Ka Ghar as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- 1994Anjaam as Champa Chameli
- 1994Kanoon
- 1994Mahakaal as Hotel Manager
- 1994Zamane Se Kya Darna as Pickpocket
- 1994Ekka Raja Rani as Guruji
- 1993Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Harshad Topi
- 1993Teri Payal Mere Geet as Dubey
- 1993Bhagyawan as Jhoney
- 1993Baazigar as Babu Lal
- 1993Anmol as Himself
- 1993Anari as Bablu
- 1993Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- 1992Tilak
- 1992Naach Govinda Naach
- 1992Chamatkar as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- 1990Kafan
- 1990Bandh Darwaza as Gopi
- 1990Kishen Kanhaiya
- 1989Chaalbaaz as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- 1989Kala Bazaar as Kutti
- 1989Jaadugar as Nilkant
- 1989Mujrim as Lakhpati
- 1989Ilaaka as Chhote Swami
- 1989Majboor
- 1989Saaya
- 1989Suryaa: An Awakening as Jani
- 1988Tezaab as Kainchee
- 1988Hero Hiralal as Havaldar
- 1988Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
- 1988Soorma Bhopali
- 1988Aakhri Adaalat as Havaldar
- 1988Hatya as Lohar
- 1988Kasam as Buddhu
- 1987Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Srivastav's servant
- 1987Jalwa as Muthu
- 1987Parivaar
- 1986Love 86 as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- 1985Tum Par Hum Qurban