Cast & creator
Johny Lever
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
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.
Also known as: Johnny Lever
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television credits
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1985–2027 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (221)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double
Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
2017
The Lavari Show
Self
2024
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Haldiram Rawat
2001
Welcome To The Jungle
Dubey
2026
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Godbole
2026
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Johnny
2003
Pop Kaun?
Brij Kishore Trivedi
2023
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Col. Almeida
1998
Farz
Taxi
2001
Golmaal 5
2027
Boss
Zorawar
2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Bunty
2013
Humraaz
Darshan
2002
Golmaal 3
Puppy
2010
Aaghaaz
Rajni Deva
2000
Koi... Mil Gaya
Chelaram Sukhwani
2003
Dilwale
Mani Bhai
2015
Housefull 5
Batuk Patel
2025
Baazigar
Babu Lal
1993
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Inspector Parab
2000
Aśoka
Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
2001
Be Happy
Gopi (Guard)
2025
Koyla
Chhote (Shankar's friend)
1997Dil Ke Pechey Pechey
2005
Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002
Baadshah
Ram Lal
1999
Hello Brother
Havaldar Hatela
1999
Phir Hera Pheri
Munnabhai
2006
Tera Yaar Hoon Main
2026
Anjaam
Champa Chameli
1994
Chamatkar
"Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
1992
Mela
Inspector Pakkad Singh
2000
Deewane Huye Paagal
Murugan
2005
It's Entertainment
Oggy Habibullah
2014
Nayak: The Real Hero
Topi
2001
Dulha Mil Gaya
Krrish
2010Dulha Mil Gaya
Hussain Bhai
2010
Saawan... The Love Season
Funsukh
2006
Golmaal Again
Pappi Bhai
2017
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Professor
2000
Sirf Tum
Niranjan
1999
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Pappu Junior
2000Soorma Bhopali
1988
Mujrim
Lakhpati
1989
Daraar
Hari
1996
Chalte Chalte
Nandu
2003
Total Dhamaal
Shubroto
2019
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Race
Max
2008
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
2001
Housefull 4
Winston Churchgate
2019
Raja Hindustani
Balvant Singh
1996
Judwaa 2
Pappu Passport
2017
Lajja
Fakhruddin
2001
Ajnabee
Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
2001
Deewane
OK
2000
Badass Ravi Kumar
Raja
2025
Hatya: The Murder
Paid Mourner (uncredited)
2004
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
Chooza
2016
Players
Mangal "BC" Chopra
2012
Ishq
Johny
1997
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
Pashabhai
2005
Krodh
2000
Yes Boss
Madhav Lalwani
1997
Cirkus
Polson Dada
2022
Kadhalar Dhinam
Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
1999
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
1993
I Want to Talk
Johnny
2024
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Mahesh
1998
All the Best: Fun Begins
Tobu
2009
Khatta Meetha
Anshuman
2010
Banana Brothers
2003
Jalwa
Muthu
1987
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Chirkund
2000
Be-Careful
Lobo
2011
Jeet
Piajee
1996
Bandh Darwaza
Gopi
1990
Benaam
Munna Mobile
1999
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
Appu Khote
2001
36 China Town
KK
2006
Hungama 2
2021
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Maggi
2000
De Dana Dan
Kaala Krishna Murari
2009
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
Khushi
Milestone
2003
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Master Subramaniam
2002
Anari
Bablu
1993
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
Srivastav's servant
1987
Singh Saab the Great
Gulwinder
2013
Awara Paagal Deewana
Chhota Chhatri
2002
Teri Payal Mere Geet
Dubey
1993
Jaanwar
(uncredited)
1999
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
Pakhandee Baba
2002
Raju Chacha
Jaddu
2000
Hero Hiralal
Havaldar
1988
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger
1998
Daag: The Fire
Sundar
1999
Mahakaal
Hotel Manager
1994
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Wajood
Inspector Rahim Khan
1998
Janasheen
Johnny Chen
2003
Kareeb
Bighelaal
1998
Judaai
Hiralal (Hari)
1997
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Jeweller (uncredited)
2011
Coolie No. 1
Jagjit Godbole
2020
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
Rickshaw walla
1997
Lantrani
Deelip
2024
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Paresh Chaval
2002
Bin Bulaye Baraati
Sajjan Singh
2011
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
2009
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Lawyer
2000
Khiladi 786
Inspector Kambli
2012
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
Natwar
2002
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
Johnny
1999
Stuartpuram Donga
Jaysuk Zdpayo
Mansukh
2022
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Sunny Goyal
1999
Dushman Duniya Ka
Head Master
1996
Enemmy
Eric Collaco
2013
Shikari
Jafrani (uncredited)
2000
Rang
2014
Gambler
Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
1995
Tezaab
Kainchee
1988
Sapoot
(uncredited)
1996
Kucch To Hai
Popatlal
2003
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Chitra Gupta
2004
Deewana Mastana
Gafoor
1997
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
Native Indian Black face
2003
Aabra Ka Daabra
Maneklal
2004
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002
Saajan Ka Ghar
Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
1994
Mohini
Bhola
1995
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
Jaggi
2002
Aakhri Adaalat
Havaldar
1988
Zamane Se Kya Darna
Pickpocket
1994
Chaalbaaz
Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
1989
Indian Babu
2003
Deewana Main Deewana
(uncredited)
2013
Ghoonghat
Pandit
1997
Paying Guests
Ballu Singh
2009
Haqeeqat
Tony
1995
Kanoon
1994
Tell Me O Kkhuda
Pandurang P.
2011
Keemat
1998
Aao Wish Karein
Hitchcock
2009
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Police Officer
2002Farhad Samji's Next
Himalay Putra
Joe
1997
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
Kutti
2000
Dulhe Raja
Bankey
1998
I Am Offended
Self
2015
Love 86
Uttam (as Johny Lever)
1986
Khoobsurat
Natwar
1999
Laawaris
Gaflet
1999
Yaar Gaddar
Police Inspector
1994
Criminal
Changu
1995
Kunwara
Gopal Ahuja
2000
International Khiladi
Focus
1999
Chashme Bahaddar
Mokashi
2006
Saaya
1989
Ekka Raja Rani
Guruji
1994
Suryaa: An Awakening
Jani
1989
Jaan
Damru
1996
Anari No. 1
1999
Juaari
1994
Joru ka Ghulam
Kanhaiya
2000
Kya Masti Kya Dhoom
2023
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Aslam Bhai
2001
Jaadugar
Nilkant
1989
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
Ghaath
Screwdriver
2000
Ram Shastra
Raja
1995
Bhootni
2000
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
The B****di
Baadshah Babu
2025
Love Mein Ghum
Sukhia
2011
Mard
Bindas
1998
Kala Bazaar
Kutti
1989
Ilaaka
Chhote Swami
1989
Jwalamukhi
2000
Parivaar
1987
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Rock Dancer
Inspector Johnny
1995
Hatya
Lohar
1988
Anmol
Himself
1993
Kafan
1990
Kasam
Buddhu
1988
Hitler
O Men
1998
Bad Boy
2023
Barood
Presenter
1998
Zinda Dil
2003Victoria No. 203
2007
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
Himmatvar
1996
Majboor
1989
Bhishma
1996Tum Par Hum Qurban
1985
Bhavnao Ko Samjho
Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
2010
Agnee Morcha
1997
Bhagyawan
Jhoney
1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Harshad Topi
1993
Ganga Ki Kasam
1999Konchem Kottaga
2008Do Numbri
1998
Prem Kaa Game
Ramnik Chedda
2010
Naach Govinda Naach
1992
Judge Mujrim
Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
1997
Beti No. 1
Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
2000
Dangerous
Inspector Pratap Tungare
2000
Tilak
1992
Masti Express
Veeru Bhai
2011
Aflatoon
Nawab Ali
2023
Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko
2006
Daayan
1997Angaar: The Fire
2002
Miss 420
Tony Fernandes
1998