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Johnny Lever

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Johnny Lever

John Prakash Rao Janumala, better known by his stage name Johnny Lever (born on 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the most recognised comedic actors in India and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedians in Indian Cinema. He has received numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comedic 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.

Infobox

Born
John Prakash Rao Janumala (1957-08-14) 14 August 1957 (age 68)Kanigiri, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupations
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Years active
1981–present
Spouse
mw- Sujatha Lever (m. 1984)
Children
2, including Jamie
Relatives
Jimmy Moses (brother)

Tables

Key · Filmography › Films
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
List of Johnny Lever film credits · Filmography › Films
1982
Role(s)
Joseph
1986
Role(s)
Uttam
1987
Role(s)
Muthu (The Masseur)
1988
Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam
Role(s)
Srivastav's Servant
Role(s)
Blacksmith
Aakhri Adalat
Role(s)
Havaldar
Role(s)
Police constable
Role(s)
Munna's Friend
1989
Role(s)
Shankar's PA
Role(s)
Nilkant
Role(s)
Kutti Chai Walla
Role(s)
Johny Baba Tantrik
Notes
Special appearance
Role(s)
Protester
Notes
Uncredited
1990
Notes
Special appearance
Role(s)
Lobo
1991
Role(s)
Havaldar No. 1
Role(s)
Tempo Dada
1992
Jungle Ka Beta
Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge
Role(s)
Anna Pillai
Humla
Role(s)
Shiva's Friend
Role(s)
Cricket Commentator
Tilak
Role(s)
Lakhan
1993
Teri Payal Meree Geet
Yugandhar
Role(s)
Bala
Role(s)
Bablu
Role(s)
Sub Inspector Rang Birangi
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Special appearance
Role(s)
Kalia
Role(s)
Babulal
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Johny
Role(s)
Jaggu
1994
Masti
Role(s)
Lakhiya
Role(s)
Champa Chameli
Role(s)
Guruji (Dance master)
Role(s)
Salim Tension
Role(s)
Dhansukh
Notes
Special appearance; shot in Telugu and Hindi languages
Role(s)
Police Inspector
1995
Inteqam Ke Sholey
Role(s)
Linghaiyya
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Police Inspector Johnny
Role(s)
Reporter Raja
Role(s)
Tony
1996
Role(s)
Damru
Himmatwar
Role(s)
Chamcha
Role(s)
Hari
Role(s)
Natwar
Role(s)
Deva
Role(s)
Balvant Singh
Notes
Won- Screen Award for Best Comedian Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Piajee
Role(s)
Headmaster
1997
Role(s)
Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
Daayen
Role(s)
Pandit Vishwanat
Role(s)
Hiralal
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Peter
Role(s)
Khan Dada
Role(s)
Joe
Agni Morcha
Role(s)
Shanker's Friend
Role(s)
Rickshaw Walla
Role(s)
Madhav Advani, aka MAD
Role(s)
Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
Role(s)
Rocky
Role(s)
Bandaged patient on street
Role(s)
Ghafoor
Notes
Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Ranjit's brother-in-law
1998
Yeh Aashiqui Meri
Role(s)
Tony Fernandes
Do Numbri
Role(s)
Damru
Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger
Role(s)
Gopi
Role(s)
Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
Jiyaala
Role(s)
Bindas
Role(s)
Mahesh
Role(s)
Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
Role(s)
Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
Notes
Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Bighe Laal
Role(s)
Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
Role(s)
Presenter
Role(s)
Kadak K. Pillay
Role(s)
Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Mohan/Sohan
Role(s)
Inspector Rahim Khan
1999
Role(s)
Heeralal (Double role)
Role(s)
Jack
Role(s)
Kammal Khan
Role(s)
Munna Mobile
Role(s)
Sunny Goyal
Role(s)
Sundar
Role(s)
Gaflet
Role(s)
Focus
Role(s)
Daler Mehndi
Notes
Nominated – Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Johny
Role(s)
Niranjan
Role(s)
Ramlal
Role(s)
Havaldar Hatella
Role(s)
Sattu
Role(s)
Natwar
Notes
Guest Appearance
Role(s)
Bajrangi
2000
Role(s)
Prem
Role(s)
Father/Son Lawyer Team
Role(s)
Maggi
Meri Jung Ka Elaan
Role(s)
Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal
Role(s)
Nanhey
Role(s)
Gopal
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Inspector Pakkad Singh
Role(s)
Inspector Parab
Notes
Special appearance
Role(s)
Tour Manager Chirkund
Role(s)
Pappu Junior
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Gulel Singh Rangoli
Role(s)
College Professor Jack
Notes
Hindi dubbed version
Role(s)
Kutti
Role(s)
Kanhaiya
Role(s)
Okay
Role(s)
Chatterjee
Role(s)
Laughing Club Comic
Role(s)
Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
Role(s)
Inspector Pratap Tungare
Notes
Marathi film debut
Role(s)
Rajni Deva
Role(s)
Jaddu
2001
Role(s)
Informer named 'Taxi'
Role(s)
Pappu Bhai
Role(s)
Vikramjeet's First Assistant
Role(s)
Aslam Bhai
Notes
Won- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
Role(s)
TV Cameraman Topi
Role(s)
Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Dial 100
Role(s)
Magadha Soldier
Arjun Devaa
Role(s)
Haldiram
Notes
extended special appearance
2002
Role(s)
Subramaniam
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
Role(s)
Jaggi
Role(s)
Pakhandee Baba
Angaar – The Fire
Badmash No. 1
Role(s)
Paresh Chaval (Painter)
Role(s)
Chhota Chhatri
Role(s)
Mr. Darshan
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award (extended guest appearance)
Role(s)
Paajal
Role(s)
Ben Bose, Music Director
Role(s)
Natwar
Karz – The Burden of Truth
Role(s)
Juggi
2003
Role(s)
Popatlal
Role(s)
Milestone
Kaash Aap Hamare Hote
Role(s)
Native Indian Black Face
Role(s)
Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
Notes
Special appearance
Role(s)
Sandwich
Role(s)
G. I. Joe
Role(s)
Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
Role(s)
Johnny
Aisaa Kyon
Role(s)
Chelaram Sukhwani
Notes
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Role(s)
Johnny Chen
2004
God Only Knows!
Role(s)
Road Babe
Role(s)
Paid Mourner
Role(s)
Nepali Passenger
Notes
Marathi Film (Guest Appearance)
Role(s)
Maneklal
2005
Role(s)
Chitra Gupta
Role(s)
Pashabhai
Role(s)
Murgan
2006
Banana Brothers
Role(s)
Akhil Rao
Role(s)
KK
Role(s)
Munna
Chashmebahadur
2007
Role(s)
Puttu Pilot
2008
Thela No. 501
Role(s)
Max (The marriage bureau chief)
Notes
Special appearance
Role(s)
Thief
Notes
Telugu film; special appearance
Khallbali: Fun Unlimited
Nidar – The Fearless
Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin
Mr Tikdambaaz
Role(s)
Ballu Ji
2009
Role(s)
Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
Role(s)
Hitchchock
Role(s)
Kaala Krishna Murari
2010
Role(s)
Krish
Bhavnaon Ko Samjho
Role(s)
Vivaah Marriage Bureau
Role(s)
Ramnik Chedda
Role(s)
Award Anshuman
Role(s)
Pappi Bhai
2011
Role(s)
Sukhia
Notes
Pakistani film
Role(s)
Jeweller
Anbirkku Alavillai
Role(s)
Johnny Bhai
Notes
Tamil film
Role(s)
Veerubhai
Role(s)
Sajjan Singh
Role(s)
Pandurang P.
2012
Role(s)
MC
Role(s)
Paan Singh
Role(s)
Vishwas Patil
Role(s)
Husband
Role(s)
Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
Savior
2013
Role(s)
Bunty
Role(s)
Zorawar Singh
Role(s)
Gulwinder
Role(s)
CID Officer Eric Collaco
2014
Role(s)
Habibulla
Role(s)
Director (Special Appearance)
Role(s)
Guest Role
Notes
Tulu film
2015
Role(s)
Mani Bhai
2016
Role(s)
Chooza
2017
Role(s)
Darpan Gopal
Role(s)
College Principal
Notes
Gujarati film
Role(s)
Pappu Passport
Role(s)
Pappi Bhai
2019
Role(s)
Raju
Notes
Kannada film
Role(s)
Winston Churchgate
2020
Role(s)
Inspector Jagjit Godbole
2021
Role(s)
Tutor Gagan Chandra D'Costa
2022
Role(s)
Polson Dada
Role(s)
Mansukh
Notes
Gujarati film
2023
Role(s)
Poltu
Role(s)
Nawab Waajid Ali
Notes
Marathi film
2024
Role(s)
Policeman
Role(s)
Johny
2025
Role(s)
Raja
Role(s)
Gopi
Role(s)
Batuk Patel
Role(s)
TBA
Notes
Filming
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1981
Yeh Ristha Na Tootay
1982
Dard Ka Rishta
Joseph
1984
Ek Nai Paheli
1986
Love 86
Uttam
Main Balwaan
1987
Jalwa
Muthu (The Masseur)
Parivaar
1988
Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam
Srivastav's Servant
Kasam
Hatya
Blacksmith
Aakhri Adalat
Havaldar
Hero Hiralal
Police constable
Tezaab
Munna's Friend
1989
Suryaa
Ilaaka
Mujrim
Shankar's PA
Jaadugar
Nilkant
Kala Bazar
Kutti Chai Walla
ChaalBaaz
Johny Baba Tantrik
Special appearance
Main Azaad Hoon
Protester
Uncredited
1990
Kafan
Majboor
Bandh Darwaza
Special appearance
Kishen Kanhaiya
Lobo
Raeeszada
1991
Ajooba Kudrat Ka
Vishnu-Devaa
Havaldar No. 1
Sapnon Ka Mandir
Narsimha
Tempo Dada
1992
Jungle Ka Beta
Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge
Khiladi
Anna Pillai
Humla
Shiva's Friend
Chamatkar
Cricket Commentator
Tilak
Lakhan
1993
Teri Payal Meree Geet
Yugandhar
Bala
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Anari
Bablu
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Sub Inspector Rang Birangi
Anmol
Himself
Special appearance
Santaan
Kalia
Baazigar
Babulal
Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Aulad Ke Dushman
Johny
Bhagyawan
Game
Jaggu
Mahakaal
1994
Masti
Zamane Se Kya Darna
List of Johnny Lever film singing credits · Filmography › As playback singer
1989
Role(s)
"Bhoot Raja"
1995
Role(s)
"Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
1998
Year
Title
Song
Notes
1989
Chaalbaaz
"Bhoot Raja"
1995
Ravan Raaj
"Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
1998
Achanak
List of Johnny Lever film voiceover credits · Filmography › As dubbing artist
1996
Role(s)
Senthil
Notes
Panneerselvam
Year
Title
Actor
Role
Original language
Dub Language
1996
Hindustani
Senthil
Panneerselvam
Tamil
Hindi
List of Johnny Lever television shows and roles · Filmography › Television shows
1993
Role(s)
Johnny Utolandand
Notes
Episode 29
2006
Role(s)
Host/presenter
2007
Role(s)
Himself (Judge)
2017–2018
Role(s)
Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double
Notes
Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
2023
Role(s)
Brij Kishor Trivedi
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
1993
Zabaan Sambhalke
Johnny Utolandand
Episode 29
2006
Johny Aala Re
Host/presenter
2007
Comedy Circus
Himself (Judge)
2017–2018
Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double
Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
Double role
2023
Pop Kaun?
Brij Kishor Trivedi
· Awards and nominations
1994
Role(s)
Baazigar
Notes
Nominated
1996
Role(s)
Nominated
1997
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Raja Hindustani
Notes
Won
1998
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
1999
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
2000
Role(s)
Nominated
2001
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Notes
Nominated
2002
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega
Notes
Won
2003
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
2004
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
2011
Role(s)
Nominated
2018
Role(s)
Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Housefull 2
Notes
Nominated
Year
Category
Work
Result
Filmfare Awards
1994
Best Performance in a Comic Role
Baazigar
Nominated
1996
Karan Arjun
Nominated
1997
Raja Hindustani
Nominated
1998
Deewana Mastana
Won
Judaai
Nominated
1999
Dulhe Raja
Won
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Nominated
2000
Anari No.1
Nominated
2001
Kunwara
Nominated
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Nominated
2002
Ajnabee
Nominated
2003
Humraaz
Nominated
2004
Koi... Mil Gaya
Nominated
IIFA Awards
2001
Best Performance in a Comic Role
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Nominated
2002
Ajnabee
Nominated
2004
Koi... Mil Gaya
Nominated
2010
De Dana Dan
Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards
2018
Best Actor - Comedy
Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double
Nominated
Producers Guild Film Awards
2018
Best Actor in a Comic Role
Housefull 2
Nominated
Screen Awards
1997
Best Comedian
Raja Hindustani
Won
2002
Ajnabee
Nominated
2003
Awara Paagal Deewana
Nominated
2011
Golmaal 3
Nominated
Zee Cine Awards
2002
Best Actor in a Comic Role
Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega
Won
2004
Koi... Mil Gaya
Nominated

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