Johnny Lever biography
Johnny Lever is an Indian actor, born on 14 August 1957 in Prakasam district.
Johnny Lever's screen career began in 1981 with Yeh Ristha Na Tootay.
Johnny Lever has appeared in 275 films and 4 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Welcome to the Jungle (2026), Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026), Firki (2026).
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role (2 times) and Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role.
- Also known as
- Johny Lever
- Born
- 14 August 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Prakasam district
- Work
- Film actor, Comedian
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1981 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role (2 times)
- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
Johnny Lever filmography
275 films and 4 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Welcome to the Jungle | Dubey | ||
| 2026 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | Godbole | ||
| 2026 | Firki | Gujarati film | ||
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Batuk Patel | ||
| 2025 | Be Happy | Gopi | ||
| 2025 | Badass Ravi Kumar | Raja | ||
| 2024 | Lantrani | Policeman | ||
| 2024 | I Want to Talk | Johny | ||
| 2023 | Aflatoon | Nawab Waajid Ali | ||
| 2023 | Bad Boy | Poltu | ||
| 2022 | Jaysuk Zdpayo | Mansukh | Gujarati film | |
| 2022 | Cirkus | Polson Dada | ||
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | Tutor Gagan Chandra D'Costa | ||
| 2020 | Coolie No.1 | Inspector Jagjit Godbole | ||
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Raju (Pilot) | ||
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Winston Churchgate | ||
| 2019 | Gara | Kannada film | ||
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Pappi Bhai | ||
| 2017 | Machine | Darpan Gopal | ||
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | College Principal | Gujarati film | |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Pappu Passport | ||
| 2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Chooza | ||
| 2015 | Dilwale | Mani Bhai | ||
| 2014 | Rang | Tulu | ||
| 2014 | Entertainment | Habibulla |
Show all 275 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | My Father Godfather | Director (Special Appearance) | ||
| 2013 | Singh Sahab The Great | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Bunty | ||
| 2013 | Singh Saab the Great | Gulwinder | ||
| 2013 | Enemmy | CID Officer Eric Collaco | ||
| 2013 | Boss | Zorawar Singh | ||
| 2012 | Players | MC | ||
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Vishwas Patil | ||
| 2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | Paan Singh | ||
| 2012 | Savior | |||
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Inspector Bhalerao Kambli | ||
| 2012 | Deewana Main Deewana | Husband | ||
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Sukhia | Pakistani film | |
| 2011 | Anbirkku Alavillai | Johnny Bhai | Tamil film | |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Jeweller | ||
| 2011 | Tell Me O Khuda | Pandurang P. | ||
| 2011 | Masti Express | Veerubhai | ||
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Sajjan Singh | ||
| 2011 | Be Careful | Lobo | ||
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | Krish | ||
| 2010 | Prem Kaa Game | Ramnik Chedda | ||
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Award Anshuman | ||
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Pappi Bhai | ||
| 2010 | Bhavnaon Ko Samjho | Vivaah Marriage Bureau | ||
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh | ||
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Kaala Krishna Murari | ||
| 2009 | All the Best: Fun Begins | Tobu | ||
| 2009 | Aao Wish Karein | Hitchchock | ||
| 2008 | Race | Max (The marriage bureau chief) | Special appearance | |
| 2008 | Konchem Koththaga | Thief | Telugu film; special appearance | |
| 2008 | Thela No. 501 | |||
| 2008 | Paying Guests | Ballu Ji | ||
| 2008 | Nidar , The Fearless | |||
| 2008 | Mr Tikdambaaz | |||
| 2008 | Khallbali: Fun Unlimited | |||
| 2008 | Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin | |||
| 2007 | Fool n Final | Puttu Pilot | ||
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Munna | ||
| 2006 | Sandwich | |||
| 2006 | Saawan... The Love Season | Akhil Rao | ||
| 2006 | Chashmebahadur | |||
| 2006 | Banana Brothers | |||
| 2006 | Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? | |||
| 2006 | 36 China Town | KK | ||
| 2005 | Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Yadav | ||
| 2005 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | Chitra Gupta | ||
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Pashabhai | ||
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Murgan | ||
| 2004 | God Only Knows! | Road Babe | ||
| 2004 | Navra Maza Navsacha | Bahadur | Marathi Film (Guest Appearance) | |
| 2004 | Hatya: The Murder | Paid Mourner | ||
| 2004 | Aabra Ka Daabra | Maneklal | ||
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Constable Sukhwani | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard) | ||
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Johnny | ||
| 2003 | Market | |||
| 2003 | Kucch To Hai | Popatlal | ||
| 2003 | Khushi | Milestone | ||
| 2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai | Sandwich | ||
| 2003 | Kaash Aap Hamare Hote | Native Indian Black Face | ||
| 2003 | Janasheen | Johnny Chen | ||
| 2003 | Indian Babu | Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008" | Special appearance | |
| 2003 | Andaaz | G. I. Joe | ||
| 2003 | Aisaa Kyon | |||
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | |||
| 2002 | Annarth | Ben Bose, Music Director | ||
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Parwana | ||
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Jaggi | ||
| 2002 | Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat | Paajal | ||
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | |||
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Pakhandee Baba | ||
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Paresh Chaval (Painter) | ||
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar | Natwar | ||
| 2002 | Karz , The Burden of Truth | Juggi | ||
| 2002 | Humraaz | Mr. Darshan | ||
| 2002 | Badmash No. 1 | |||
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana | Chhota Chhatri | ||
| 2002 | Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare | Subramaniam | ||
| 2002 | Angaar , The Fire | |||
| 2001 | Nayak | TV Cameraman Topi | ||
| 2001 | Sometimes Happiness Sometimes Sadness... | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Pappu Bhai | ||
| 2001 | Aśoka | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Aslam Bhai | Won- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
| 2001 | Lajja | |||
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Haldiram | extended special appearance | |
| 2001 | Farz | Informer named 'Taxi' | ||
| 2001 | Dial 100 | |||
| 2001 | Censor | Vikramjeet's First Assistant | ||
| 2001 | Asoka | Magadha Soldier | ||
| 2001 | Arjun Devaa | |||
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Banu Pradhan (B.P.) | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 2001 | Aashiq | |||
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Appu Khote | ||
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Maggi | ||
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | Jaddu | ||
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Pappu Junior | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 2000 | Mela | Inspector Pakkad Singh | ||
| 2000 | Krodh | Prem | ||
| 2000 | Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai | Inspector Parab | Special appearance | |
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | |||
| 2000 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Kanhaiya | ||
| 2000 | Hum To Mohabbat Karega | Kutti | ||
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Father/Son Lawyer Team | ||
| 2000 | Fiza | Laughing Club Comic | ||
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Tour Manager Chirkund | ||
| 2000 | Shikari | Jafrani Sindhi Businessman | ||
| 2000 | Meri Jung Ka Elaan | |||
| 2000 | Kunwara | Gopal | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 2000 | Khatarnak | Inspector Pratap Tungare | Marathi film debut | |
| 2000 | Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal | Nanhey | ||
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Chatterjee | ||
| 2000 | Dil Hi Dil Mein | College Professor Jack | Hindi dubbed version | |
| 2000 | Deewane | Okay | ||
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Mulayamchand 'Mullu' | ||
| 2000 | Badal | Gulel Singh Rangoli | ||
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Rajni Deva | ||
| 1999 | Sindur Khela (film) | Bangla | ||
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Johny | ||
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Focus | ||
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Sunny Goyal | ||
| 1999 | Heeralal Pannalal | Heeralal (Double role) | ||
| 1999 | Ganga Ki Kasam | |||
| 1999 | Benaam | Munna Mobile | ||
| 1999 | Baadshah | Ramlal | ||
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Main Teri | Jack | ||
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Niranjan | ||
| 1999 | Munnibai | Kammal Khan | ||
| 1999 | Laawaris | Gaflet | ||
| 1999 | Khoobsurat | Natwar | Guest appearance | |
| 1999 | Jaanwar | Bajrangi | ||
| 1999 | Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Sattu | ||
| 1999 | Hello Brother | Havaldar Hatella | ||
| 1999 | Daag: The Fire | Sundar | ||
| 1999 | Anari No. 1 | Daler Mehndi | Nominated , Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 1998 | Ustadon Ke Ustad | |||
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Col. Almeida, Camp Manager | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Mahesh | ||
| 1998 | Hitler | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | Bankhey (Hotel Manager) | Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 1998 | Do Numbri | Damru | ||
| 1998 | Achanak | Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor | ||
| 1998 | Yeh Aashiqui Meri | |||
| 1998 | Wajood | Inspector Rahim Khan | ||
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | Kadak K. Pillay | ||
| 1998 | Soldier | Mohan/Sohan | ||
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Tony Fernandes | ||
| 1998 | Mard | Bindas | ||
| 1998 | Keemat: They Are Back | Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan | ||
| 1998 | Kareeb | Bighe Laal | ||
| 1998 | Jiyaala | |||
| 1998 | Iski Topi Uske Sarr | Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo | ||
| 1998 | Barsaat Ki Raat | |||
| 1998 | Barood | Presenter | ||
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | |||
| 1998 | Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger | Gopi | ||
| 1997 | Himalay Putra | Joe | ||
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Madhav Advani, aka MAD | ||
| 1997 | Koyla | Shanker's Friend | ||
| 1997 | Kaalia | Khan Dada | ||
| 1997 | Ishq | Ranjit's brother-in-law | ||
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Ghafoor | Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Bandaged patient on street | ||
| 1997 | Krishna Arjun | Rocky | ||
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Janakimma | ||
| 1997 | Judaai | Hiralal | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 1997 | Jodidar | Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman | ||
| 1997 | Ghunghat | Pandit Vishwanat | ||
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Rickshaw Walla | ||
| 1997 | Daayen | |||
| 1997 | Auzaar | Peter | ||
| 1997 | Agni Morcha | |||
| 1996 | Sapoot | Deva | ||
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Balvant Singh | ||
| 1996 | Jaan | Damru | ||
| 1996 | Jeet | Piajee | ||
| 1996 | Hindustani | Panneerselvam | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Himmatwar | |||
| 1996 | Hahakar | Chamcha | ||
| 1996 | Dushman Duniya Ka | Headmaster | ||
| 1996 | Daraar | Hari | ||
| 1996 | Bhishma | Natwar | ||
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Linghaiyya | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 1995 | Rock Dancer | Police Inspector Johnny | ||
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj | |||
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Reporter Raja | ||
| 1995 | Inteqam Ke Sholey | |||
| 1995 | Haqeeqat | Tony | ||
| 1995 | Dilbar | |||
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Dhansukh | ||
| 1994 | Anjaam | Champa Chameli | ||
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | |||
| 1994 | Yaar Gaddar | Police Inspector | ||
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | |||
| 1994 | Prem Yog | |||
| 1994 | Mr. Azaad | |||
| 1994 | Masti | |||
| 1994 | Kanoon | Lakhiya | ||
| 1994 | Juaari | Salim Tension | ||
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Guruji (Dance master) | ||
| 1994 | Criminal | Changu / Himself | ||
| 1993 | Mahakaal | |||
| 1993 | Baazigar | Babulal | Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| 1993 | Yugandhar | Bala | ||
| 1993 | Teri Payal Meree Geet | |||
| 1993 | Santaan | Kalia | ||
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Sub Inspector Rang Birangi | ||
| 1993 | Game | Jaggu | ||
| 1993 | Bhagyawan | |||
| 1993 | Aulad Ke Dushman | Johny | ||
| 1993 | Anari | Bablu | ||
| 1993 | Aasoo Bane Angaarey | |||
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Cricket Commentator | ||
| 1992 | Khiladi | Anna Pillai | ||
| 1992 | Tilak | Lakhan | ||
| 1992 | Jungle Ka Beta | |||
| 1992 | Humla | Shiva's Friend | ||
| 1992 | Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge | |||
| 1991 | Narsimha | Tempo Dada | ||
| 1991 | Vishnu-Devaa | Havaldar No. 1 | ||
| 1991 | Sapnon Ka Mandir | |||
| 1991 | Ajooba Kudrat Ka | |||
| 1990 | Dil | Hindi | ||
| 1990 | Raeeszada | |||
| 1990 | Majboor | |||
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | Lobo | ||
| 1990 | Kafan | |||
| 1990 | Bandh Darwaza | Special appearance | ||
| 1989 | ChaalBaaz | Johny Baba Tantrik | Special appearance | |
| 1989 | Suryaa | |||
| 1989 | Mujrim | Shankar's PA | ||
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | Protester | Uncredited | |
| 1989 | Kala Bazar | Kutti Chai Walla | ||
| 1989 | Jaadugar | Nilkant | ||
| 1989 | Ilaaka | |||
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Police constable | ||
| 1988 | Tezaab | Munna's friend | ||
| 1988 | Kasam | |||
| 1988 | Hatya | Blacksmith | ||
| 1988 | Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam | Srivastav's Servant | ||
| 1988 | Aakhri Adalat | Havaldar | ||
| 1987 | Parivaar | |||
| 1987 | Jalwa | Muthu (The Masseur) | ||
| 1986 | Main Balwaan | |||
| 1986 | Love 86 | Uttam | ||
| 1985 | Tum Par Hum Qurban | |||
| 1984 | Ek Nai Paheli | |||
| 1982 | Dard Ka Rishta | Joseph | ||
| 1981 | Yeh Ristha Na Tootay |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pop Kaun? | Brij Kishor Trivedi | ||
| 2017 | Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double | Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai | Double role | |
| 2006 | Johny Aala Re | Host/presenter | ||
| 1993 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Johnny Utolandand | Episode 29 |