Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 14, 1957 (age 69)
Place of Birth
Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also Known As
जॉनी लीवर
جانی لِوِر
Johnny Lever
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
TV
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
TV
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
TV
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
TV
The Lavari Show
Self
2024
Film
Welcome To The Jungle
Dubey
2026
Film
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Haldiram Rawat
2001
Film
Golmaal 5
2027
TV
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
2017
Film
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Godbole
2026
TV
Pop Kaun?
Brij Kishore Trivedi
2023
Film
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Col. Almeida
1998
Film
Be Happy
Gopi (Guard)
2025
Film
Koi... Mil Gaya
Chelaram Sukhwani
2003
Film
Farz
Taxi
2001
Film
Bandh Darwaza
Gopi
1990
Film
Hello Brother
Havaldar Hatela
1999
Film
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Bunty
2013
Film
Dilwale
Mani Bhai
2015
Film
Badass Ravi Kumar
Raja
2025
Film
Aśoka
Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
2001
Filmography
2027FilmGolmaal 52026FilmTera Yaar Hoon Main2026FilmWelcome To The Jungleas Dubey2026FilmHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Haias Godbole2025FilmHousefull 5as Batuk Patel2025FilmBe Happyas Gopi (Guard)2025FilmThe B****dias Baadshah Babu2025FilmBadass Ravi Kumaras Raja2024FilmI Want to Talkas Johnny2024TVThe Lavari Showas Self2024FilmLantranias Deelip2023FilmKya Masti Kya Dhoom2023TVPop Kaun?as Brij Kishore Trivedi2023FilmAflatoonas Nawab Ali2023FilmBad Boy2022FilmCirkusas Polson Dada2022FilmNaam Tha Kanhaiyalal2022FilmJaysuk Zdpayoas Mansukh2021FilmHungama 22020FilmCoolie No. 1as Jagjit Godbole2020FilmKannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal2019FilmHousefull 4as Winston Churchgate2019FilmTotal Dhamaalas Shubroto2017TVPartners - Trouble Ho Gayi Doubleas Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee2017FilmGolmaal Againas Pappi Bhai2017FilmJudwaa 2as Pappu Passport2017FilmPappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay2016TVThe Kapil Sharma Showas Self2016FilmSanta Banta Pvt Ltdas Chooza2015FilmDilwaleas Mani Bhai2015FilmI Am Offendedas Self2014FilmRang2014FilmIt's Entertainmentas Oggy Habibullah2013FilmSingh Saab the Greatas Gulwinder2013FilmBossas Zorawar2013TVComedy Nights with Kapilas Self2013FilmEnemmyas Eric Collaco2013FilmYamla Pagla Deewana 2as Bunty2013FilmDeewana Main Deewanaas (uncredited)2012FilmKhiladi 786as Inspector Kambli2012FilmPlayersas Mangal "BC" Chopra2011FilmTell Me O Kkhudaas Pandurang P.2011FilmBe-Carefulas Lobo2011FilmLove Mein Ghumas Sukhia2011FilmBin Bulaye Baraatias Sajjan Singh2011FilmMasti Expressas Veeru Bhai2011FilmYamla Pagla Deewanaas Jeweller (uncredited)2010FilmGolmaal 3as Puppy2010FilmKhatta Meethaas Anshuman2010FilmPrem Kaa Gameas Ramnik Chedda2010FilmBhavnao Ko Samjhoas Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)2010FilmDulha Mil Gayaas Krrish2009FilmDe Dana Danas Kaala Krishna Murari2009FilmAao Wish Kareinas Hitchcock2009FilmAll the Best: Fun Beginsas Tobu2009FilmPaying Guestsas Ballu Singh2009FilmDhoondte Reh Jaaogeas Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh2008FilmKonchem Kottaga2008FilmRaceas Max2007FilmVictoria No. 2032006FilmMajha Navra Tujhi Baiko2006FilmChashme Bahaddaras Mokashi2006FilmPhir Hera Pherias Munnabhai2006Film36 China Townas KK2006FilmSaawan... The Love Seasonas Funsukh2005FilmDeewane Huye Paagalas Murugan2005FilmKhullam Khulla Pyaar Karenas Pashabhai2005FilmDil Ke Pechey Pechey2004FilmAabra Ka Daabraas Maneklal2004FilmHatya: The Murderas Paid Mourner (uncredited)2004FilmMeri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahinas Chitra Gupta2003FilmZinda Dil2003FilmJanasheenas Johnny Chen2003FilmKoi... Mil Gayaas Chelaram Sukhwani2003FilmMain Prem Ki Diwani Hoonas Johnny2003FilmChalte Chalteas Nandu2003FilmIndian Babu2003FilmKash Aap Hamare Hoteas Native Indian Black face2003FilmKhushias Milestone2003FilmKucch To Haias Popatlal2003FilmBanana Brothers2002FilmKarz: The Burden of Truth2002FilmKehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baaras Natwar2002FilmChalo Ishq Ladaayeas Police Officer2002FilmAkhiyon Se Goli Maareas Master Subramaniam2002FilmHumraazas Darshan2002FilmAwara Paagal Deewanaas Chhota Chhatri2002FilmPyaar Diwana Hota Haias Paresh Chaval2002TVJeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Himself2002FilmTumko Na Bhool Paayengeas Pakhandee Baba2002FilmYeh Mohabbat Haias Jaggi2002FilmYeh Dil Aashiqanaa2002FilmAngaar: The Fire2001FilmAamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiyaas Appu Khote2001FilmKabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghamas Haldiram Rawat2001FilmAjnabeeas Banu Pradhan (B.P.)2001FilmAśokaas Maurya Soldier (uncredited)2001FilmNayak: The Real Heroas Topi2001FilmLajjaas Fakhruddin2001FilmLove Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karegaas Aslam Bhai2001FilmChori Chori Chupke Chupkeas Pappu Bhai (uncredited)2001FilmFarzas Taxi2000FilmRaju Chachaas Jaddu2000FilmGhaathas Screwdriver2000FilmBeti No. 1as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu2000FilmShikarias Jafrani (uncredited)2000FilmDangerousas Inspector Pratap Tungare2000FilmHamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai2000FilmTera Jadoo Chal Gayaaas Maggi2000FilmDeewaneas OK2000FilmKunwaraas Gopal Ahuja2000FilmJoru ka Ghulamas Kanhaiya2000FilmHum To Mohabbat Karegaas Kutti2000FilmDil Hi Dil Meinas Professor2000FilmHadh Kar Di Aapneas Lawyer2000FilmDulhan Hum Le Jayengeas Chirkund2000FilmKrodh2000FilmPhir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustanias Pappu Junior2000FilmKaho Naa... Pyaar Haias Inspector Parab2000FilmMelaas Inspector Pakkad Singh2000FilmJwalamukhi2000FilmBhootni1999FilmJaanwaras (uncredited)1999FilmKhoobsuratas Natwar1999FilmBaadshahas Ram Lal1999FilmHello Brotheras Havaldar Hatela1999FilmKadhalar Dhinamas Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)1999FilmSirf Tumas Niranjan1999FilmGanga Ki Kasam1999FilmAnari No. 11999FilmSilsila Hai Pyar Kaas Johnny1999FilmInternational Khiladias Focus1999FilmLaawarisas Gaflet1999FilmDaag: The Fireas Sundar1999FilmHum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hainas Sunny Goyal1999FilmBenaamas Munna Mobile1998FilmWajoodas Inspector Rahim Khan1998FilmKuch Kuch Hota Haias Col. Almeida1998FilmTirchhi Topiwale1998FilmBaroodas Presenter1998FilmKareebas Bighelaal1998FilmDulhe Rajaas Bankey1998FilmJab Pyaar Kisise Hota Haias Mahesh1998FilmMardas Bindas1998FilmHitleras O Men1998FilmKeemat1998FilmAakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger1998FilmMiss 420as Tony Fernandes1998FilmDo Numbri1997FilmIshqas Johny1997FilmDeewana Mastanaas Gafoor1997FilmJudge Mujrimas Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother1997FilmGhoonghatas Pandit1997FilmYes Bossas Madhav Lalwani1997FilmDo Ankhen Barah Hathas Rickshaw walla1997FilmKoylaas Chhote (Shankar's friend)1997FilmHimalay Putraas Joe1997FilmAgnee Morcha1997FilmJudaaias Hiralal (Hari)1997FilmDaayan1996FilmRaja Hindustanias Balvant Singh1996FilmSapootas (uncredited)1996FilmDushman Duniya Kaas Head Master1996FilmJeetas Piajee1996FilmBhishma1996FilmDaraaras Hari1996FilmHimmatvar1996FilmIs Raat Ki Subah Nahin1996FilmJaanas Damru1995FilmHaqeeqatas Tony1995FilmRam Shastraas Raja1995FilmRock Danceras Inspector Johnny1995FilmGambleras Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)1995FilmCriminalas Changu1995FilmMohinias Bhola1994FilmYaar Gaddaras Police Inspector1994FilmJuaari1994FilmSaajan Ka Gharas Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose1994FilmAnjaamas Champa Chameli1994FilmKanoon1994FilmMahakaalas Hotel Manager1994FilmZamane Se Kya Darnaas Pickpocket1994FilmEkka Raja Ranias Guruji1993FilmAasoo Bane Angaareyas Harshad Topi1993FilmTeri Payal Mere Geetas Dubey1993FilmBhagyawanas Jhoney1993FilmBaazigaras Babu Lal1993FilmAnmolas Himself1993FilmAnarias Bablu1993FilmRoop Ki Rani Choron Ka Rajaas Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan1992FilmTilak1992FilmNaach Govinda Naach1992FilmChamatkaras "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)1990FilmKafan1990FilmBandh Darwazaas Gopi1990FilmKishen Kanhaiya1989FilmChaalbaazas Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)1989FilmKala Bazaaras Kutti1989FilmJaadugaras Nilkant1989FilmMujrimas Lakhpati1989FilmIlaakaas Chhote Swami1989FilmMajboor1989FilmSuryaa: An Awakeningas Jani1989FilmSaaya1988FilmTezaabas Kainchee1988FilmHero Hiralalas Havaldar1988FilmTohfa Mohabbat Ka1988FilmSoorma Bhopali1988FilmAakhri Adaalatas Havaldar1988FilmHatyaas Lohar1988FilmKasamas Buddhu1987FilmGhar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyamas Srivastav's servant1987FilmJalwaas Muthu1987FilmParivaar1986FilmLove 86as Uttam (as Johny Lever)1985FilmTum Par Hum Qurban—FilmStuartpuram Donga—FilmBoss Collection—FilmFarhad Samji's Next