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