Johny Lever
Department: Acting
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
Chalte Chalte
2003
36 China Town
2006
Phir Hera Pheri
2006
Paying Guests
2009
Raja Hindustani
1996
Ajnabee
2001
Joru ka Ghulam
2000
Beti No. 1
2000
Jalwa
1987
Kanoon
1994
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Tilak
1992
Stuartpuram Donga
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Dulha Mil Gaya
2010
Ishq
1997
Khatta Meetha
2010
Golmaal 3
2010
Chamatkar
1992
Aao Wish Karein
2009
Race
2008
Baazigar
1993
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
Players
2012
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011
Yes Boss
1997
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000
Kareeb
1998
Mahakaal
1994
Zamane Se Kya Darna
1994
Kala Bazaar
1989
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
2003
Jeet
1996
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
2001
Jaadugar
1989
Chashme Bahaddar
2006
Anjaam
1994
Aflatoon
2023
International Khiladi
1999
Khiladi 786
2012
Rang
2014
Konchem Kottaga
2008
Gambler
1995
Kucch To Hai
2003
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
Deewana Main Deewana
2013
Mard
1998
Cirkus
2022
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
Be-Careful
2011
Boss
2013
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
Enemmy
2013
Ekka Raja Rani
1994
Suryaa: An Awakening
1989
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
Barood
1998
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
Hitler
1998
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Jaysuk Zdpayo
2022
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
Haqeeqat
1995
Ganga Ki Kasam
1999
Jaan
1996
Judge Mujrim
1997
Singh Saab the Great
2013
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
2000
Daraar
1996
Lantrani
2024
Hatya
1988
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987
Hello Brother
1999
Masti Express
2011
Baadshah
1999
Wajood
1998
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002
Be Happy
2025
I Want to Talk
2024
Daag: The Fire
1999
Dilwale
2015
Anari
1993
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
2010
Rock Dancer
1995
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
Deewane
2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
Sirf Tum
1999
Do Numbri
1998
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002
Jwalamukhi
2000
Tell Me O Kkhuda
2011
Aśoka
2001
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
Naach Govinda Naach
1992
Criminal
1995
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
Jaanwar
1999
Koyla
1997
Shikari
2000
Love 86
1986
Laawaris
1999
Sapoot
1996
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
2002
Yaar Gaddar
1994
Farz
2001
Himalay Putra
1997
Golmaal Again
2017
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017
Daayan
1997
Judwaa 2
2017
Benaam
1999
Kafan
1990
It's Entertainment
2014
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
2016
Khushi
2003
Ram Shastra
1995
Zinda Dil
2003
Prem Kaa Game
2010
Ilaaka
1989
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004
Tezaab
1988
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
1999
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
2000
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Dulha Mil Gaya
2010
Krodh
2000
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
Majboor
1989
Total Dhamaal
2019
Kunwara
2000
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Juaari
1994
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
2002
Saaya
1989
Saawan... The Love Season
2006
Mela
2000
Housefull 4
2019
Love Mein Ghum
2011
Coolie No. 1
2020
Bhootni
2000
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
Anmol
1993
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
Kasam
1988
Mohini
1995
Bandh Darwaza
1990
Mujrim
1989
All the Best: Fun Begins
2009
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
1997
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
Dangerous
2000
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
2006
Bad Boy
2023
Hatya: The Murder
2004
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993
I Am Offended
2015
Bhagyawan
1993
Hero Hiralal
1988
Parivaar
1987
Tum Par Hum Qurban
1985
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
Chaalbaaz
1989
Bhishma
1996
Hungama 2
2021
Agnee Morcha
1997
Ghaath
2000
Banana Brothers
2003
Himmatvar
1996
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
2002
Teri Payal Mere Geet
1993
De Dana Dan
2009
Housefull 5
2025
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
Aakhri Adaalat
1988
Miss 420
1998
Judaai
1997
Humraaz
2002
Khoobsurat
1999
The B****di
2025
Angaar: The Fire
2002
Indian Babu
2003
Ghoonghat
1997
Keemat
1998
Anari No. 1
1999
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
Deewana Mastana
1997
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Khiladi 1080
—
Golmaal 5
—
Victoria No. 203
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Raju Chacha
2000
Janasheen
2003
Bin Bulaye Baraati
2011
Pop Kaun?
2023
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
2017
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016