Johny Lever
Acting Born Aug 14, 1957 Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India 216 credits
Biography
Johny Lever works in acting. Born August 14, 1957 in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India. Archytele tracks 216 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Welcome to the JungleHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona HaiTera Yaar Hoon Main
Housefull 5Be HappyBadass Ravi KumarThe B****di
I Want to TalkLantrani
Pop Kaun?Kya Masti Kya DhoomBad BoyAflatoon
Jaysuk ZdpayoNaam Tha KanhaiyalalCirkus
Hungama 2
Coolie No. 1Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Total DhamaalHousefull 4
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi DoubleJudwaa 2Golmaal AgainPappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
The Kapil Sharma ShowSanta Banta Pvt Ltd
DilwaleI Am Offended
RangIt's Entertainment
Comedy Nights with KapilEnemmyBossYamla Pagla Deewana 2Deewana Main Deewana
PlayersKhiladi 786
Be-CarefulBin Bulaye BaraatiYamla Pagla DeewanaTell Me O KkhudaLove Mein Ghum
Dulha Mil GayaDulha Mil GayaKhatta MeethaGolmaal 3Prem Kaa Game
De Dana DanAll the Best: Fun BeginsDhoondte Reh JaaogeAao Wish KareinPaying Guests
RaceKonchem Kottaga
36 China TownPhir Hera PheriSaawan... The Love SeasonChashme BahaddarMajha Navra Tujhi Baiko
Deewane Huye PaagalKhullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
Hatya: The MurderAabra Ka DaabraMeri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Koi... Mil GayaIndian BabuJanasheenBanana BrothersChalte Chalte
Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiTumko Na Bhool PaayengeKarz: The Burden of TruthAwara Paagal DeewanaYeh Mohabbat Hai
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamChori Chori Chupke ChupkeAśokaAjnabeeNayak: The Real Hero
KrodhDeewaneKaho Naa... Pyaar HaiPhir Bhi Dil Hai HindustaniBhootni
Kadhalar DhinamBenaamHello BrotherBaadshahSirf Tum
Kuch Kuch Hota HaiWajoodKareebKeematDulhe Raja
KoylaYes BossJudaaiDeewana MastanaHimalay Putra
Raja HindustaniDaraarJeetDushman Duniya KaJaan
MohiniCriminalGamblerHaqeeqatRock Dancer
Full Filmography
216 titles- Welcome to the Jungle (2026) as Dubey
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026) as Godbole
- Tera Yaar Hoon Main (2026)
- Housefull 5 (2025) as Batuk Patel
- Be Happy (2025) as Gopi (Guard)
- Badass Ravi Kumar (2025) as Raja
- The B****di (2025) as Baadshah Babu
- I Want to Talk (2024) as Johnny
- Lantrani (2024) as Deelip
- Pop Kaun? (2023) as Brij Kishore Trivedi
- Kya Masti Kya Dhoom (2023)
- Bad Boy (2023)
- Aflatoon (2023) as Nawab Ali
- Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022) as Mansukh
- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
- Cirkus (2022) as Polson Dada
- Hungama 2 (2021)
- Coolie No. 1 (2020) as Jagjit Godbole
- Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
- Total Dhamaal (2019) as Shubroto
- Housefull 4 (2019) as Winston Churchgate
- Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double (2017) as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
- Judwaa 2 (2017) as Pappu Passport
- Golmaal Again (2017) as Pappi Bhai
- Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (2017)
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016) as Chooza
- Dilwale (2015) as Mani Bhai
- I Am Offended (2015) as Self
- Rang (2014)
- It's Entertainment (2014) as Oggy Habibullah
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Enemmy (2013) as Eric Collaco
- Boss (2013) as Zorawar
- Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013) as Bunty
- Deewana Main Deewana (2013) as (uncredited)
- Singh Saab the Great (2013) as Gulwinder
- Players (2012) as Mangal "BC" Chopra
- Khiladi 786 (2012) as Inspector Kambli
- Be-Careful (2011) as Lobo
- Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011) as Sajjan Singh
- Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) as Jeweller (uncredited)
- Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011) as Pandurang P.
- Love Mein Ghum (2011) as Sukhia
- Masti Express (2011) as Veeru Bhai
- Dulha Mil Gaya (2010) as Krrish
- Dulha Mil Gaya (2010) as Hussain Bhai
- Khatta Meetha (2010) as Anshuman
- Golmaal 3 (2010) as Puppy
- Prem Kaa Game (2010) as Ramnik Chedda
- Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010) as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
- De Dana Dan (2009) as Kaala Krishna Murari
- All the Best: Fun Begins (2009) as Tobu
- Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009) as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
- Aao Wish Karein (2009) as Hitchcock
- Paying Guests (2009) as Ballu Singh
- Race (2008) as Max
- Konchem Kottaga (2008)
- 36 China Town (2006) as KK
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006) as Munnabhai
- Saawan... The Love Season (2006) as Funsukh
- Chashme Bahaddar (2006) as Mokashi
- Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko (2006)
- Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) as Murugan
- Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) as Pashabhai
- Hatya: The Murder (2004) as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
- Aabra Ka Daabra (2004) as Maneklal
- Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004) as Chitra Gupta
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) as Chelaram Sukhwani
- Indian Babu (2003)
- Janasheen (2003) as Johnny Chen
- Banana Brothers (2003)
- Chalte Chalte (2003) as Nandu
- Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) as Johnny
- Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003) as Native Indian Black face
- Khushi (2003) as Milestone
- Kucch To Hai (2003) as Popatlal
- Zinda Dil (2003)
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) as Pakhandee Baba
- Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
- Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) as Chhota Chhatri
- Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002) as Jaggi
- Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002) as Police Officer
- Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002)
- Humraaz (2002) as Darshan
- Angaar: The Fire (2002)
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) as Paresh Chaval
- Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) as Master Subramaniam
- Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002) as Natwar
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as Haldiram Rawat
- Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
- Aśoka (2001) as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
- Ajnabee (2001) as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
- Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) as Topi
- Lajja (2001) as Fakhruddin
- Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001) as Aslam Bhai
- Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) as Appu Khote
- Farz hind (2001) as Taxi
- Krodh (2000)
- Deewane (2000) as OK
- Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) as Inspector Parab
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) as Pappu Junior
- Bhootni (2000)
- Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000) as Professor
- Mela (2000) as Inspector Pakkad Singh
- Kunwara (2000) as Gopal Ahuja
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) as Chirkund
- Raju Chacha (2000) as Jaddu
- Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) as Lawyer
- Jwalamukhi (2000)
- Shikari (2000) as Jafrani (uncredited)
- Joru ka Ghulam (2000) as Kanhaiya
- Ghaath (2000) as Screwdriver
- Dangerous (2000) as Inspector Pratap Tungare
- Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000) as Kutti
- Beti No. 1 (2000) as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
- Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) as Maggi
- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
- Benaam (1999) as Munna Mobile
- Hello Brother (1999) as Havaldar Hatela
- Baadshah (1999) as Ram Lal
- Sirf Tum (1999) as Niranjan
- Jaanwar (1999) as (uncredited)
- International Khiladi (1999) as Focus
- Khoobsurat (1999) as Natwar
- Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) as Sunny Goyal
- Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999) as Johnny
- Laawaris (1999) as Gaflet
- Daag: The Fire (1999) as Sundar
- Anari No. 1 (1999)
- Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) as Col. Almeida
- Wajood (1998) as Inspector Rahim Khan
- Kareeb (1998) as Bighelaal
- Keemat (1998)
- Dulhe Raja (1998) as Bankey
- Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (1998)
- Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) as Mahesh
- Hitler (1998) as O Men
- Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
- Mard (1998) as Bindas
- Barood (1998) as Presenter
- Do Numbri (1998)
- Miss 420 (1998) as Tony Fernandes
- Koyla (1997) as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
- Yes Boss (1997) as Madhav Lalwani
- Judaai (1997) as Hiralal (Hari)
- Deewana Mastana (1997) as Gafoor
- Himalay Putra (1997) as Joe
- Judge Mujrim (1997) as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
- Agnee Morcha (1997)
- Ishq (1997) as Johny
- Ghoonghat (1997) as Pandit
- Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997) as Rickshaw walla
- Daayan (1997)
- Raja Hindustani (1996) as Balvant Singh
- Daraar (1996) as Hari
- Jeet (1996) as Piajee
- Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) as Head Master
- Jaan (1996) as Damru
- Sapoot (1996) as (uncredited)
- Himmatvar (1996)
- Bhishma (1996)
- Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996)
- Mohini (1995) as Bhola
- Criminal (1995) as Changu
- Gambler (1995) as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
- Haqeeqat (1995) as Tony
- Rock Dancer (1995) as Inspector Johnny
- Ram Shastra (1995) as Raja
- Mahakaal (1994) as Hotel Manager
- Anjaam (1994) as Champa Chameli
- Juaari (1994)
- Saajan Ka Ghar (1994) as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
- Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994) as Pickpocket
- Yaar Gaddar (1994) as Police Inspector
- Kanoon (1994)
- Ekka Raja Rani (1994) as Guruji
- Anari (1993) as Bablu
- Baazigar (1993) as Babu Lal
- Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993) as Harshad Topi
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
- Anmol (1993) as Himself
- Bhagyawan (1993) as Jhoney
- Teri Payal Mere Geet (1993) as Dubey
- Chamatkar (1992) as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
- Tilak (1992)
- Naach Govinda Naach (1992)
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
- Bandh Darwaza (1990) as Gopi
- Kafan (1990)
- Mujrim (1989) as Lakhpati
- Jaadugar (1989) as Nilkant
- Kala Bazaar (1989) as Kutti
- Chaalbaaz (1989) as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
- Ilaaka (1989) as Chhote Swami
- Majboor (1989)
- Suryaa: An Awakening (1989) as Jani
- Saaya (1989)
- Hero Hiralal (1988) as Havaldar
- Tezaab (1988) as Kainchee
- Tohfa Mohabbat Ka (1988)
- Aakhri Adaalat (1988) as Havaldar
- Hatya (1988) as Lohar
- Kasam (1988) as Buddhu
- Jalwa (1987) as Muthu
- Parivaar (1987)
- Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987) as Srivastav's servant
- Love 86 (1986) as Uttam (as Johny Lever)
- Tum Par Hum Qurban (1985)
- Golmaal 5
- Stuartpuram Donga
- Victoria No. 203
- Boss Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Johny Lever best known for?
Johny Lever is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Welcome to the Jungle (2026), Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026), Tera Yaar Hoon Main (2026), Coolie No. 1 (2020).
When and where was Johny Lever born?
Johny Lever was born on August 14, 1957 in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How many credits does Johny Lever have?
Johny Lever has accumulated over 216 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Johny Lever's background in cinema and television?
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...