Johny Lever
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 14, 1957, Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Movies
- 212
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.
Upcoming Johny Lever Movies
Golmaal 5
2027
January 8, 2027
Stuartpuram Donga
Release date TBA
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2027 | Golmaal 5 | |
| 2026 | Tera Yaar Hoon Main | |
| 2026 | Welcome To The Jungle | Dubey |
| 2026 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | Godbole |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Batuk Patel |
| 2025 | Be Happy | Gopi (Guard) |
| 2025 | The B****di | Baadshah Babu |
| 2025 | Badass Ravi Kumar | Raja |
| 2024 | I Want to Talk | Johnny |
| 2024 | Lantrani | Deelip |
| 2023 | Kya Masti Kya Dhoom | |
| 2023 | Aflatoon | Nawab Ali |
| 2023 | Bad Boy | |
| 2022 | Cirkus | Polson Dada |
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | |
| 2022 | Jaysuk Zdpayo | Mansukh |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Jagjit Godbole |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Winston Churchgate |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Shubroto |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Pappi Bhai |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Pappu Passport |
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | |
| 2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Chooza |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Mani Bhai |
| 2015 | I Am Offended | Self |
| 2014 | Rang | |
| 2014 | It's Entertainment | Oggy Habibullah |
| 2013 | Singh Saab the Great | Gulwinder |
| 2013 | Boss | Zorawar |
| 2013 | Enemmy | Eric Collaco |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Bunty |
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | (uncredited) |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Inspector Kambli |
| 2012 | Players | Mangal "BC" Chopra |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda | Pandurang P. |
| 2011 | Be-Careful | Lobo |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Sukhia |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Sajjan Singh |
| 2011 | Masti Express | Veeru Bhai |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Jeweller (uncredited) |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Puppy |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Anshuman |
| 2010 | Prem Kaa Game | Ramnik Chedda |
| 2010 | Bhavnao Ko Samjho | Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever) |
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | Krrish, Hussain Bhai |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Kaala Krishna Murari |
| 2009 | Aao Wish Karein | Hitchcock |
| 2009 | All the Best: Fun Begins | Tobu |
| 2009 | Paying Guests | Ballu Singh |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh |
| 2008 | Konchem Kottaga | |
| 2008 | Race | Max |
| 2007 | Victoria No. 203 | |
| 2006 | Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko | |
| 2006 | Chashme Bahaddar | Mokashi |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Munnabhai |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | KK |
| 2006 | Saawan... The Love Season | Funsukh |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Murugan |
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Pashabhai |
| 2005 | Dil Ke Pechey Pechey | |
| 2004 | Aabra Ka Daabra | Maneklal |
| 2004 | Hatya: The Murder | Paid Mourner (uncredited) |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | Chitra Gupta |
| 2003 | Zinda Dil | |
| 2003 | Janasheen | Johnny Chen |
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Chelaram Sukhwani |
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Johnny |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Nandu |
| 2003 | Indian Babu | |
| 2003 | Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Native Indian Black face |
| 2003 | Khushi | Milestone |
| 2003 | Kucch To Hai | Popatlal |
| 2003 | Banana Brothers | |
| 2002 | Karz: The Burden of Truth | |
| 2002 | Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Natwar |
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Police Officer |
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Master Subramaniam |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Darshan |
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana | Chhota Chhatri |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Paresh Chaval |
| 2002 | Badmaash No.1 | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Pakhandee Baba |
| 2002 | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Jaggi |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | |
| 2002 | Angaar: The Fire | |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Appu Khote |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Haldiram Rawat |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Banu Pradhan (B.P.) |
| 2001 | Aśoka | Maurya Soldier (uncredited) |
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero | Topi |
| 2001 | Lajja | Fakhruddin |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Aslam Bhai |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Pappu Bhai (uncredited) |
| 2001 | Farz | Taxi |
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | Jaddu |
| 2000 | Ghaath | Screwdriver |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu |
| 2000 | Shikari | Jafrani (uncredited) |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Rajni Deva |
| 2000 | Dangerous | Inspector Pratap Tungare |
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Maggi |
| 2000 | Deewane | OK |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Gopal Ahuja |
| 2000 | Joru ka Ghulam | Kanhaiya |
| 2000 | Hum To Mohabbat Karega | Kutti |
| 2000 | Dil Hi Dil Mein | Professor |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Lawyer |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Chirkund |
| 2000 | Krodh | |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Pappu Junior |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Inspector Parab |
| 2000 | Mela | Inspector Pakkad Singh |
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | |
| 2000 | Bhootni | |
| 1999 | Jaanwar | (uncredited) |
| 1999 | Khoobsurat | Natwar |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Ram Lal |
| 1999 | Hello Brother | Havaldar Hatela |
| 1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver) |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Niranjan |
| 1999 | Ganga Ki Kasam | |
| 1999 | Anari No. 1 | |
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Johnny |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Focus |
| 1999 | Laawaris | Gaflet |
| 1999 | Daag: The Fire | Sundar |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Sunny Goyal |
| 1999 | Benaam | Munna Mobile |
| 1998 | Wajood | Inspector Rahim Khan |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Col. Almeida |
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | |
| 1998 | Barood | Presenter |
| 1998 | Kareeb | Bighelaal |
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | Bankey |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Mahesh |
| 1998 | Mard | Bindas |
| 1998 | Hitler | O Men |
| 1998 | Keemat | |
| 1998 | Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger | |
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Tony Fernandes |
| 1998 | Do Numbri | |
| 1997 | Ishq | Johny |
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Gafoor |
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | Pandit |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Madhav Lalwani |
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Rickshaw walla |
| 1997 | Koyla | Chhote (Shankar's friend) |
| 1997 | Himalay Putra | Joe |
| 1997 | Agnee Morcha | |
| 1997 | Judaai | Hiralal (Hari) |
| 1997 | Daayan | |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Balvant Singh |
| 1996 | Sapoot | (uncredited) |
| 1996 | Dushman Duniya Ka | Head Master |
| 1996 | Jeet | Piajee |
| 1996 | Bhishma | |
| 1996 | Daraar | Hari |
| 1996 | Himmatvar | |
| 1996 | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | |
| 1996 | Jaan | Damru |
| 1995 | Haqeeqat | Tony |
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Raja |
| 1995 | Rock Dancer | Inspector Johnny |
| 1995 | Gambler | Havaldar Babulal (uncredited) |
| 1995 | Criminal | Changu |
| 1995 | Mohini | Bhola |
| 1994 | Yaar Gaddar | Police Inspector |
| 1994 | Juaari | |
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose |
| 1994 | Anjaam | Champa Chameli |
| 1994 | Kanoon | |
| 1994 | Mahakaal | Hotel Manager |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | Pickpocket |
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Guruji |
| 1993 | Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Harshad Topi |
| 1993 | Teri Payal Mere Geet | Dubey |
| 1993 | Bhagyawan | Jhoney |
| 1993 | Baazigar | Babu Lal |
| 1993 | Anmol | Himself |
| 1993 | Anari | Bablu |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan |
| 1992 | Tilak | |
| 1992 | Naach Govinda Naach | |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited) |
| 1990 | Kafan | |
| 1990 | Bandh Darwaza | Gopi |
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | |
| 1989 | Chaalbaaz | Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance) |
| 1989 | Kala Bazaar | Kutti |
| 1989 | Jaadugar | Nilkant |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Lakhpati |
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Chhote Swami |
| 1989 | Majboor | |
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Jani |
| 1989 | Saaya | |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Kainchee |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Havaldar |
| 1988 | Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali | |
| 1988 | Aakhri Adaalat | Havaldar |
| 1988 | Hatya | Lohar |
| 1988 | Kasam | Buddhu |
| 1987 | Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Srivastav's servant |
| 1987 | Jalwa | Muthu |
| 1987 | Parivaar | |
| 1986 | Love 86 | Uttam (as Johny Lever) |
| 1985 | Tum Par Hum Qurban |
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