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Draft:Bstock01 Media

2022-08-22T10:27:24Z

Zipusu: Created page with "{{Infobox company | name = Bstock01 Media | trade_name = Bstock01 Media Press Release | type = Private | industry = {{hlist| Press Release| }} | founded = {{start date and age|2020|01|01}} | founder = Anthony Ejefoh | hq_location_city = New York | hq_location_country = United State | area_served = Worldwide | key_people = Anthony Ejefoh | services = Press Release | num_employees = 1-10 | owner = Anthony Ejefoh (100%) | revenue = {{increase..."

{{Infobox company
| name = Bstock01 Media
| trade_name = Bstock01 Media Press Release
| type = [[Private company|Private]]
| industry = {{hlist| [[Press Release]]|
}}
| founded = {{start date and age|2020|01|01}}
| founder = [[Anthony Ejefoh]]
| hq_location_city = [[New York]]
| hq_location_country = United State
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = Anthony Ejefoh
| services = Press Release
| num_employees = 1-10
| owner = Anthony Ejefoh (100%)
| revenue = {{increase}} [[US$]]150,000
| revenue_year = 2022
| website = https://thebstock01.com/
}}

'''Bstock01 Media''' is one of the world's largest newswire distribution networks, specializing in the delivery of corporate press releases, financial disclosures, and multimedia content to the media, investment community, individual investors, and the general public. Bstock01 Media has more than 40 bureaus worldwide that are staffed with experienced journalists who can provide local language versions of Bstock01 Media content. <ref>https://blogfluent.com/bstock01-media-company-profile-news-rankings/</ref><ref>https://metricsblog.com/bstock01-media-information-company-profile-business-description/</ref>

Bstock01 Media is a leading provider of newswire and investor relations solutions, helping public and private companies connect with their audiences worldwide. Bstock01 Media has more than 40 bureaus worldwide that are staffed with experienced journalists who provide local language versions of Bstock01 Media content. Bstock01 Media also offers full-service video production and distribution services.<ref>https://timebegin.com/about-bstock01-media-online-visibility-services/</ref><ref>https://mytopceleb.com/bstock01-media-seo-ppc-and-online-marketing-services/</ref>

== History ==
Bstock01 Media was founded in 2020 by [[Anthony Ejefoh]], an enterprising writer who recognized the potential of using new technologies to share information more widely and efficiently. Using his experience as a writer, Anthony created a telegraph-based press release service that provided real-time access to news as it happened. This innovation revolutionized how news was distributed and led to the creation of a whole new industry.<ref>https://pressmedium.com/bstock01-media-the-best-choice-for-your-marketing-needs/</ref><ref>https://topopulence.com/bstock01-media-press-release-distribution-monitoring-targeting/</ref>

== Board of directors ==
{{As of|2022|August|df=US}}, Bstock01 Media's board of directors were:
* [[Anthony Ejefoh]], president and CEO, Bstock01Media, Inc.<ref>https://journalsignal.com/bstock01-media-press-release-distribution-review/</ref><ref>https://dailyinfamous.com/bstock01-media-news-and-advertising-services/</ref>

== References ==

Draft:TechLyta

2021-08-31T17:37:01Z

Zipusu:

{{Infobox website
| name = TechLyta
| website = {{URL|techlyta.com}}
| commercial = Yes
| location = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| type = Technology news and analysis
| founded = 2021
| founder = [[Anthony Ejefoh]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| registration = None
| owner = [[Anthony Ejefoh]] (2021–present)
| editor = Anthony Ejefoh
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2021|2|01}}
| current_status = Active
}}

'''TechLyta''' is an online news website focusing on high-tech and startup companies in Africa. It was founded in February 2021 by [[Anthony Ejefoh]]. They are breaking technology news, opinions, and analysis on tech companies from around the world.<ref> https://www.aboutinsider.com/techlyta-founder-anthony-ejefoh-says-lagos-is-the-best-place-in-africa-for-entrepreneurs-to-start-a-business/amp/?_gl=1*pzzhzl*_ga*YW1wLWdFX1VRdGYyY2lEYUowVGVRWVoxQnVFUDNkd1Z0OFJ5SFRDc2pIMDg0dml4ME5kR21QSEZVT1VzRHZNWTlaQ3Q </ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/techlyta TechLyta Facebook page]
* [https://twitter.com/techLyta TechLyta Twitter page]

==References==

Draft:TechLyta

2021-08-31T17:32:51Z

Zipusu: Created page with "{{Infobox website | name = TechLyta | logo = File:TechLyta.jpg | logo_size = 200px | website = {{URL|techlyta.com}} | commercial = Yes | location = Lagos, Nigeria | type =..."

{{Infobox website
| name = TechLyta
| logo = File:TechLyta.jpg
| logo_size = 200px
| website = {{URL|techlyta.com}}
| commercial = Yes
| location = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| type = Technology news and analysis
| founded = 2021
| founder = [[Anthony Ejefoh]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| registration = None
| owner = [[Anthony Ejefoh]] (2021–present)
| editor = Anthony Ejefoh
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2021|2|01}}
| current_status = Active
}}

'''TechLyta''' is a news website focusing on high-tech and startup companies. It was founded in February 2021 by [[Anthony Ejefoh]]. They are breaking technology news, opinions, and analysis on tech companies from around the world.<ref> https://www.aboutinsider.com/techlyta-founder-anthony-ejefoh-says-lagos-is-the-best-place-in-africa-for-entrepreneurs-to-start-a-business/amp/?_gl=1*pzzhzl*_ga*YW1wLWdFX1VRdGYyY2lEYUowVGVRWVoxQnVFUDNkd1Z0OFJ5SFRDc2pIMDg0dml4ME5kR21QSEZVT1VzRHZNWTlaQ3Q </ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/techlyta TechLyta Facebook page]
* [https://twitter.com/techLyta TechLyta Twitter page]

==References==

Vanguard

2021-08-26T09:33:59Z

Zipusu: Created page with "The Vanguard Group, Inc. is an American registered investment advisor based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with about $7 trillion in global assets under management, as of January 1..."

The Vanguard Group, Inc. is an American registered investment advisor based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with about $7 trillion in global assets under management, as of January 13, 2021.

Kaduna

2021-08-26T09:32:10Z

Zipusu: Created page with "Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade cen..."

Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern Nigeria, with its rail and important road network

Marketing

2021-08-26T09:27:33Z

Zipusu: Created page with "Marketing refers to an organization's process to engage its target audience, build strong relationships, and create value to capture value in return. It is one of the primary..."

Marketing refers to an organization's process to engage its target audience, build strong relationships, and create value to capture value in return.

It is one of the primary components of business management and commerce. Marketers can direct their product to other businesses (B2B marketing) or directly to consumers (B2C marketing). Regardless of who is being marketed to, several factors apply, including the marketers' perspective. Known as market orientations, they determine how marketers will approach the planning stage of marketing.

The marketing mix, which outlines the specifics of the product and how it will be sold, is affected by the environment surrounding the development, the results of marketing research and market research, and the characteristics of the product's target market. Once these factors are determined, marketers must then decide what methods will be used to promote the product, including coupons and other price inducements.

Marketing, commonly known as attracting customers, incorporates knowledge gained by studying the management of exchange relationships and is the business process of identifying, anticipating, and satisfying customers' needs and wants.

Nigerian

2021-08-26T09:22:34Z

Zipusu: Created page with "Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures, and the term Nigerian..."

Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures, and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages.

Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities. The English language is the lingua franca of Nigerians. 53.5% of Nigerians are Muslims, and about 45.5% are Christians. Considering the ever increase of the country population, it is now believed that the two major religions (Islam and Christianity) will soon be contending for figure supremacy in years to come.

Ikeja

2021-08-26T09:15:24Z

Zipusu: Created page with "Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria. Its population, as of the 2006 census, is 313,196. Before the emergence of military rule in the early 1980s, Ikeja..."

Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria. Its population, as of the 2006 census, is 313,196. Before the emergence of military rule in the early 1980s, Ikeja was a well-planned, clean and quiet residential and commercial town with shopping malls, pharmacies, and government reservation areas.

Lagos

2021-08-26T09:14:04Z

Zipusu: Created page with "Lagos (Nigerian English: /ˈleɪɡɒs/; Yoruba: Èkó) is the most populous city in Nigeria and the second-largest city in Africa after Kinshasa, DRC, having a population of 1..."

Lagos (Nigerian English: /ˈleɪɡɒs/; Yoruba: Èkó) is the most populous city in Nigeria and the second-largest city in Africa after Kinshasa, DRC, having a population of 14.8 million as of 2021 in the town proper. The Lagos metropolitan area has 21.3 million, making it the second-largest metro area in Africa, after Cairo.

Anthony Ejefoh

2021-07-31T00:01:32Z

Zipusu:

{{Infobox person
| name = Anthony Ejefoh
| image =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = Igbo
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998 |04|02}}
| birth_place = [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos|lagos]], Nigeria
| nationality = {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Nigeria
| citizenship = [[Nigerian]]
| education = Excel college
| occupation = [[Entrepreneur]]
| other_names = Ijobacypher
| years_active = 2012-Present
| known_for = Marketing
| website = {{URL|Ijobacypher.com}}
}}
'''Anthony Ejefoh''' (born April 02, 1998) is an African Businessman, Writer, Entrepreneur<ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-anthony-ejefoh-one-africa-071109130.html Meet Anthony Ejefoh – One of Africa’s Biggest Digital Entrepreneur]</ref> and Best Selling Author.<ref>[https://www.sunnewsonline.com/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-shares-3-ways-to-bring-even-more-clarity-to-your-vision//]</ref> He is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur and was ranked among the top digital Entrepreneur in 2020 according to [[vanguard]].<ref>[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/top-10-most-influential-entrepreneurs-in-nigeria/ Top 10 most influential entrepreneurs in Nigeria]</ref> He is the CEO and Founder of Bstock01 Media<ref>[https://divinemagazine.biz/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-launches-the-worlds-preliminary-media-platform-for-conscious-creators/ Anthony Ejefoh, founder of Bstock01 Media Launches the World’s preliminary Media Platform for Conscious Creators]</ref>

==Early life and career==
Anthony was born on 2 April 1998 in [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos]]. He attended his primary college at Christ Comprehensive School in [[Kaduna]] and secondary school education at Excel college in [[Lagos]].

In 2020, he published his first book "Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche".<ref>https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/</ref> He has subsequently published 2 others books on [[Marketing]]. Today he is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur.<ref>[https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/]</ref><ref>[https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/ Africa Fastest Growing Business Owner Anthony Ejefoh – Bstock01 Media Owner https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/]</ref>

==Bibliography==
*''Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche by Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (12 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-66642-6}}
*''My Blogging Companion - By Anthony Ejefoh: Step on How to Create a Blog''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-95126-3}}<ref>[https://guardian.ng/art/anthony-ejefoh-author-of-my-blogging-companion/ Anthony Ejefoh, Author of My Blogging Companion]</ref>
*''Social Media Marketing Methods to Boost Business By Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-581-03301-2}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://ijobacypher.com}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1998 births]]

== References ==

Anthony Ejefoh

2021-07-31T00:00:29Z

Zipusu:

{{Infobox person
| name = Anthony Ejefoh
| image =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = Igbo
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998 |04|02}}
| birth_place = [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos|lagos]], Nigeria
| nationality = {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Nigeria
| citizenship = [[Nigerian]]
| education = Excel college
| occupation = [[Entrepreneur]]
| other_names = Ijobacypher
| years_active = 2012-Present
| known_for = Marketing
| website = {{URL|Ijobacypher.com}}
}}
'''Anthony Ejefoh''' (born April 02, 1998) is an African Businessman, Writer, Entrepreneur<ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-anthony-ejefoh-one-africa-071109130.html Meet Anthony Ejefoh – One of Africa’s Biggest Digital Entrepreneur]</ref> and Best Selling Author.<ref>[https://www.sunnewsonline.com/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-shares-3-ways-to-bring-even-more-clarity-to-your-vision//]</ref> He is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur and was ranked among the top digital Entrepreneur in 2021 according to [[vanguard]].<ref>[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/top-10-most-influential-entrepreneurs-in-nigeria/ Top 10 most influential entrepreneurs in Nigeria]</ref> He is the CEO and Founder of Bstock01 Media<ref>[https://divinemagazine.biz/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-launches-the-worlds-preliminary-media-platform-for-conscious-creators/ Anthony Ejefoh, founder of Bstock01 Media Launches the World’s preliminary Media Platform for Conscious Creators]</ref>

==Early life and career==
Anthony was born on 2 April 1998 in [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos]]. He attended his primary college at Christ Comprehensive School in [[Kaduna]] and secondary school education at Excel college in [[Lagos]].

In 2020, he published his first book "Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche".<ref>https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/</ref> He has subsequently published 2 others books on [[Marketing]]. Today he is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur.<ref>[https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/]</ref><ref>[https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/ Africa Fastest Growing Business Owner Anthony Ejefoh – Bstock01 Media Owner https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/]</ref>

==Bibliography==
*''Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche by Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (12 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-66642-6}}
*''My Blogging Companion - By Anthony Ejefoh: Step on How to Create a Blog''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-95126-3}}<ref>[https://guardian.ng/art/anthony-ejefoh-author-of-my-blogging-companion/ Anthony Ejefoh, Author of My Blogging Companion]</ref>
*''Social Media Marketing Methods to Boost Business By Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-581-03301-2}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://ijobacypher.com}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1998 births]]

== References ==

Anthony Ejefoh

2021-07-30T23:58:32Z

Zipusu:

{{Infobox person
| name = Anthony Ejefoh
| image =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = Igbo
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998 |04|02}}
| birth_place = [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos|lagos]], Nigeria
| nationality = {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Nigeria
| citizenship = [[Nigerian]]
| education = Excel college
| occupation = [[Entrepreneur]]
| other_names = Ijobacypher
| years_active = 2012-Present
| known_for = Marketing
| website = {{URL|Ijobacypher.com}}
}}
'''Anthony Ejefoh''' (born April 02, 1998) is an African Businessman, Writer and Entrepreneur<ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-anthony-ejefoh-one-africa-071109130.html Meet Anthony Ejefoh – One of Africa’s Biggest Digital Entrepreneur]</ref> and Author.<ref>[https://www.sunnewsonline.com/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-shares-3-ways-to-bring-even-more-clarity-to-your-vision//]</ref> He is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur and was ranked among the top digital Entrepreneur in 2021 according to [[vanguard]].<ref>[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/top-10-most-influential-entrepreneurs-in-nigeria/ Top 10 most influential entrepreneurs in Nigeria]</ref> He is the CEO and Founder of Bstock01 Media<ref>[https://divinemagazine.biz/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-launches-the-worlds-preliminary-media-platform-for-conscious-creators/ Anthony Ejefoh, founder of Bstock01 Media Launches the World’s preliminary Media Platform for Conscious Creators]</ref>

==Early life and career==
Anthony was born on 2 April 1998 in [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos]]. He attended his primary college at Christ Comprehensive School in [[Kaduna]] and secondary school education at Excel college in [[Lagos]].

In 2020, he published his first book "Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche".<ref>https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/</ref> He has subsequently published 2 others books on [[Marketing]]. Today he is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur.<ref>[https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/]</ref><ref>[https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/ Africa Fastest Growing Business Owner Anthony Ejefoh – Bstock01 Media Owner https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/]</ref>

==Bibliography==
*''Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche by Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (12 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-66642-6}}
*''My Blogging Companion - By Anthony Ejefoh: Step on How to Create a Blog''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-95126-3}}<ref>[https://guardian.ng/art/anthony-ejefoh-author-of-my-blogging-companion/ Anthony Ejefoh, Author of My Blogging Companion]</ref>
*''Social Media Marketing Methods to Boost Business By Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-581-03301-2}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://ijobacypher.com}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1998 births]]

== References ==

Anthony Ejefoh

2021-07-30T23:51:06Z

Zipusu: article

{{Infobox person
| name = Anthony Ejefoh
| image =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = Igbo
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998 |04|02}}
| birth_place = [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos|lagos]], Nigeria
| nationality = {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Nigeria
| citizenship = [[Nigerian]]
| education = Excel college
| occupation = [[Entrepreneur]]
| other_names = Ijobacypher
| years_active = 2012-Present
| known_for = Marketing
| website = {{URL|Ijobacypher.com}}
}}
'''Anthony Ejefoh''' (born April 02, 1998) is a Nigerian Entrepreneur<ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-anthony-ejefoh-one-africa-071109130.html Meet Anthony Ejefoh – One of Africa’s Biggest Digital Entrepreneur]</ref> and Author.<ref>[https://www.sunnewsonline.com/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-shares-3-ways-to-bring-even-more-clarity-to-your-vision//]</ref> He is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur and was ranked among the top digital Entrepreneur in 2021 according to [[vanguard]].<ref>[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/top-10-most-influential-entrepreneurs-in-nigeria/ Top 10 most influential entrepreneurs in Nigeria]</ref> He is the CEO and Founder of Bstock01 Media<ref>[https://divinemagazine.biz/anthony-ejefoh-founder-of-bstock01-media-launches-the-worlds-preliminary-media-platform-for-conscious-creators/ Anthony Ejefoh, founder of Bstock01 Media Launches the World’s preliminary Media Platform for Conscious Creators]</ref>

==Early life and career==
Anthony was born on 2 April 1998 in [[Ikeja]], [[Lagos]]. He attended his primary college at Christ Comprehensive School in [[Kaduna]] and secondary school education at Excel college in [[Lagos]].

In 2020, he published his first book "Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche".<ref>https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/</ref> He has subsequently published 2 others books on [[Marketing]]. Today he is one of Africa's most influential people in the Digital entrepreneur.<ref>[https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-begin-a-thriving-company-in-2021-by-anthony-ejefoh/]</ref><ref>[https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/ Africa Fastest Growing Business Owner Anthony Ejefoh – Bstock01 Media Owner https://tribuneonlineng.com/africa-fastest-growing-business-owner-anthony-ejefoh-bstock01-media-owner/]</ref>

==Bibliography==
*''Guide in Choosing a Profitable Niche by Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (12 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-66642-6}}
*''My Blogging Companion - By Anthony Ejefoh: Step on How to Create a Blog''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-580-95126-3}}<ref>[https://guardian.ng/art/anthony-ejefoh-author-of-my-blogging-companion/ Anthony Ejefoh, Author of My Blogging Companion]</ref>
*''Social Media Marketing Methods to Boost Business By Anthony Ejefoh''. Independently Published (13 Dec. 2020). {{ISBN|979-8-581-03301-2}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://ijobacypher.com}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1998 births]]

== References ==

Johnny Lever

2021-07-28T12:33:21Z

Zipusu: /* Personal life */

{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
He married Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian stand-up comedians]]
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[[Category:Filmfare Awards winners]]
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Johnny Lever

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Johnny Lever

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
He marrie Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Johnny Lever

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
He marr Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Johnny Lever

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
He ma Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Johnny Lever

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
He m Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian stand-up comedians]]
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[[Category:Filmfare Awards winners]]
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Johnny Lever

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
He Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Johnny Lever

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
HSujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Johnny Lever

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2013}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Johnny Lever
| image = JohnnyLever.jpg
| caption = Lever in 2011
| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala
| birth_place = [[panaji]], [[Goa]], [[India]]
| nationality = 
| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[comedian]]}}
| children = Jessy Lever (son) [[Jamie Lever]] (daughter)
| relatives = [[Jimmy Moses]] (brother)
| years_active = 1982–present
}}

'''Johnny Lever''' (born '''John Prakash Rao Janumala''')<ref name="dalitsincinema">{{Cite web|last=चैहान|first=Jitesh Singh Chauhan जीतेश सिंह|date=1 February 2015|title=Dalits in Indian cinema|url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/|access-date=31 March 2021|website=Forward Press|language=en-US}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]] who is best known for his works in [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]]. He is one of the first [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]s in [[India]].<ref name="BenegalHeide2006">{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received 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 is also famous for [[Judaai (1997 film)|''Judaai'']] for the dialogue Abba Dabba Jabba. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever - The Hindu |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 January 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/article1-820144.aspx Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104221637/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Johnny-Lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/Article1-820144.aspx |date=4 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Lever was born in a [[Telugu Christian]] family,<ref name="dalitsincinema"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }}</ref> to Prakash Rao Janumala, an operator in [[Hindustan Unilever]] plant<ref>{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/724-459-9570 |website=www.indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref> and his wife Karunamma Janumala in [[Kanigiri]] [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. He was brought up in King's Circle area of [[Dharavi]] in [[Mumbai]]. His mother tongue is [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He is also fluent in Hindi, Marathi, English and Tulu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |title=Find Bollywood Actor Johnny Lever Filmography, Movies, Pictures and Videos |publisher=Jointscene.com |access-date=2012-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107133108/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Bollywood/Johnny_Lever_/621 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother [[Jimmy Moses]]).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|title="Try Jesus" - Johnny Lever (Film Actor)|website=www.hisprayerhouse.org|publisher=His Prayer House|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family. He decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous [[Bollywood]] stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early years in [[Yakutpura]], an old city of [[Hyderabad]], where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}</ref>

During a [[Hindustan Unilever]] company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.<ref>{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=www.financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
===Entertainment career===
He started to perform [[stand-up comedy]] in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Even before joining Hindustan Lever, he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HLL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1982. At one of his shows, actor [[Sunil Dutt]] noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap [[incense]], directed by [[Shekhar Kapur]]. In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film ''[[Jalwa]]'', alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}</ref>

===Film career===
====1980s====
Lever got his first break in ''Tum Par Hum Qurban'', in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Baby Tabassum]] launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as ''[[Tezaab]]'', ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]'', ''[[Khatarnak]]'' and ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' . After ''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]'', he was seen in ''[[Jalwa]]'', [[Hero Hiralal]] with [[Naseeruddin Shah]].

====1990s====
His first major success came with ''[[Baazigar]]'', and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of [[Michael Jackson]] at the 1999 [[Filmfare Awards]]. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, ''[[Baazigar]]'', directed by [[Abbas–Mustan|Abbas-Mustan]]{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2010s====
He also acted in a Tulu movie, ''Rang''. He also speaks Tulu fluently, influenced by his neighbours in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> His first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film was ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''<ref>[http://www.anbirkku.com/Film] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707135433/http://www.anbirkku.com/Film |date=7 July 2011 }}</ref> produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one [[Telugu language|Telugu]] feature film, ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by Bollywood director [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-profile-17493/photo-gallery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160930/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/mahesh-bhatt-bnb-news-mahesh-bhatt-johny-lever-joint-sound-seminar-video-O_QDRGhiluA-17493-4.html|url-status=dead|title=Mahesh Bhatt Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Mahesh Bhatt|archive-date=24 September 2015|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

===Television career===
Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke - Episode# 29 - Goondaraj - Best Tv Show |publisher=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }}</ref> Lever also appeared on [[Zee TV]] in his own show, ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''.<ref name=Sify>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)|Comedy Circus]]''.<ref name=Circus>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017 Lever joined the cast of ''[[Partners (2017 TV series)|Partners]]'' as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.<ref name=Partners>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.

==Personal life==
Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children [[Jamie Lever|Jamie]] and Jessy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> His younger brother, [[Jimmy Moses]], is also a comedian and mimicry artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Lever is a practicing [[Christians|Christian]]. When asked about his transition, Lever replied:

<blockquote>
It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.<ref>{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = April 17, 2012 | access-date = June 24, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>
</blockquote>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="hangama 2sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
2021
|''[[Dard Ka Rishta]]''
| Joseph
|
|-
| rowspan=2| 1986
| ''[[Love 86]]''
| Uttam
|
|-
| ''[[Main Balwaan (1986 film)|Main Balwaan]]''
|
|
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Muthu (The Masseur)
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1988
| ''Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam''
| Srivastav's Servant
|
|-
| ''[[Kasam (1988 film)|Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hatya]]''
|Blacksmith
|
|-
| ''Aakhri Adalat''
| Havaldar
|
|-
| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
| ''[[Tezaab]]''
| Kainchi choot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 1989
| ''[[Suryaa: An Awakening|Suryaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ilaaka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mujrim]]''
| Shankar's PA
|
|-
| ''[[Jaadugar]]''
| Nilkant
|
|-
| ''[[Kala Bazar]]''
| Kutti Chai Walla
|
|-
| ''[[ChaalBaaz]]''
| Johny Baba Tantrik
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Main Azaad Hoon]]''
| Protester
|Uncredited
|-
| rowspan=6| 1990
| ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Khatarnak''
|Police inspector
|Marathi Film
|-
|''[[Majboor (1989 film)|Majboor]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]''
| Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Raeeszada]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 1991
| ''[[Ajooba Kudrat Ka]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Vishnu-Devaa]]''
| Havaldar No. 1
|
|-
| ''[[Narsimha (film)|Narsimha]]''
| Tempo Dada
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 1992
| ''Jungle Ka Beta''
|
|
|-
| ''Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''
| Anna Pillai
|
|-
| ''Humla''
| Shiva's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Chamatkar]]''
| Cricket Commentator
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 1993
| ''[[Insaniyat Ke Devta]]''
| Muthuswamy
|
|-
| ''Teri Payal Meree Geet''
|
|
|-
| ''Yugandhar''
| Bala
|
|-
| ''[[Aasoo Bane Angaarey]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Anari]]''
| Bablu
|
|-
| ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|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
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 1994
| ''Masti''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mahakaal]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Zamane Se Kya Darna]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kanoon (1994 film)|Kanoon]]''
| Lakhiya
|
|-
| ''[[Anjaam]]''
| Champa Chameli
|
|-
| ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]''
| Guruji (Dance master)
|
|-
| ''[[Juaari]]''
|Salim Tension
|
|-
| ''[[Prem Yog]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''
| Dhansukh
|
|-
| ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]''
|
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 1995
| ''Inteqam Ke Sholey''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dilbar (1994 film)|Dilbar]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Karan Arjun]]''
| Linghaiyya
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rock Dancer]]''
| Police Inspector
|
|-
| ''[[Ram Shastra]]''
| Reporter Raja
|
|-
| ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]''
| Tony
|
|-
| rowspan=9| 1996
| ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''Himmatwar''
|
|
|-
| ''Hahakar''
| Chamcha
|
|-
| ''[[Daraar]]''
| Hari
|
|-
| ''[[Bhishma (1996 film)|Bhishma]]''
| Natwar
|
|-
| ''[[Sapoot]]''
| Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| Balvant Singh
|Won'''-''' Screen Award for Best Comedian
Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' || Piajee ||
|-
| ''[[Dushman Duniya Ka]]''
| Headmaster
|
|-
| rowspan=16| 1997
| ''[[Jodidar]]''
|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
|
|-
| ''Daayen''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Ghunghat (1996 film)|Ghunghat]]''
|Pandit Vishwanat
|
|-
| ''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
| Hiralal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Auzaar]]''
| Peter
|
|-
| ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]''
|Khan Dada
|
|-
| ''[[Himalay Putra]]''
| Joe
|
|-
| ''Agni Morcha''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koyla]]''
| Shanker's Friend
|
|-
| ''[[Do Ankhen Barah Hath]]''
| Rickshaw Walla
|
|-
| ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]''
| Madhav Advani, aka MAD
|
|-
| ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''
| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna Arjun (1997 film)|Krishna Arjun]]''
| Rocky
|
|-
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]''
| Bandaged patient on street
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
| Ghafoor
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]''
| Ranjit's brother-in-law
|
|-
| rowspan=20| 1998
| ''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Aashiqui Meri''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Miss 420]]''
| Tony Fernandes
|
|-
| ''Do numbri''
| Damru
|
|-
| ''[[Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998 film)|Ustadon Ke Ustad]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger''
| Gopi
|
|-
| ''[[Keemat: They Are Back]]''
| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
|
|-
| ''[[Aunty No. 1]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Jiyaala''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Mard (1998 film)|Mard]]''
| Bindas
|
|-
| ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]''
| Mahesh
|
|-
| ''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
|Won'''-''' Filmfare Best Comedian Award
|-
| ''[[Kareeb]]''
| Bighe Laal
|
|-
| ''Iski Topi Uske Sar''
| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
|
|-
| ''[[Barood (1998 film)|Barood]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
| ''[[Tirchhi Topiwale]]''
| Kadak K. Pillay
|
|-
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''
| Mohan/Sohan
|
|-
| ''[[Wajood (1998 film)|Wajood]]''
| Inspector Rahim Khan
|
|-
| rowspan=17| 1999
| ''[[Heeralal Pannalal (1999 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]''
| Heeralal (Double role)
|
|-
| ''[[Ganga Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Ganga Ki Kasam]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Banoo Main Teri]]''
| Jack
|
|-
| ''[[Munnibai]]''
| Kammal Khan
|
|-
| ''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]''
| Munna Mobile
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]''
| Sunny Goyal
|
|-
| ''Daag-The Fire''
| Sundar
|
|-
| ''[[Laawaris (1999 film)|Laawaris]]''
| Gaflet
|
|-
| ''[[International Khiladi]]''
| Focus
|
|-
| ''[[Anari No. 1]]''
| Daler Mehndi
|Nominated - [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| Johny
|
|-
| ''[[Sirf Tum]]''
|Niranjan
|
|-
| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]''
|Ramlal
|
|-
| ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]''
| Havaldar Hatella
|
|-
| ''[[Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain]]''
|Sattu
|
|-
| ''[[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|Khoobsurat]]''
|Natwar
|Guest Appearance
|-
| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]''
|Bajrangi
|
|-
| rowspan=22| 2000
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]''
| Prem
|
|-
| ''[[Jwalamukhi (2000 film)|Jwalamukhi]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]''
| Father/Son Lawyer Team
|
|-
| ''[[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]]''
| Maggi
|
|-
| ''Meri Jung Ka Elaan''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Beti No. 1]]''
| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal]]''
|Nanhey
|
|-
| ''[[Kunwara]]''
| Gopal
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]''
| Inspector Pakkad Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai]]''
| Inspector Parab
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]''
| Tour Manager Chirkund
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
| Pappu Junior
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Badal]]''
| Gulel Singh Rangoli
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Dil Mein]]''
|College Professor Jack
| Hindi dubbed version
|-
| ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]''
| Kutti
|
|-
| ''[[Joru Ka Ghulam]]''
| Kanhaiya
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane]]''
| Okay
|
|-
| ''[[Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai]]''
| Chatterjee
|
|-
| ''[[Fiza]]''
| Laughing Club Comic
|
|-
| ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''
| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
|
|-
| ''[[Aaghaaz]]''
| Rajni Deva
|
|-
| ''[[Raju Chacha]]''
| Jaddu
|
|-
| rowspan=13| 2001
| ''[[Farz (2001 film)|Farz]]''
| Informer named 'Taxi'
|
|-
| ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]''
|Pappu Bhai
|
|-
| ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]''
|Vikramjeet's First Assistant
|
|-
| ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Aslam Bhai
|Won'''-''' Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
|-
| ''[[Lajja (2001 film)|Lajja]]''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Nayak: The Real Hero|Nayak]]''
|TV Cameraman Topi
|
|-
| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''Dial 100''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka]]''
|Magadha Soldier
|
|-
| ''[[Arjun Devaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]''
|Haldiram
|extended special appearance
|-
| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| Appu Khote
|
|-
| rowspan=15| 2002
| ''[[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''
|Subramaniam
|
|-
|''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai''
|Jaggi
|
|-
| ''[[Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge]]''
|Pakhandee Baba
|
|-
| ''Angaar - The Fire''
|
|
|-
| ''Badmash No. 1''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]''
| Paresh Chaval (Painter)
|
|-
| ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|Chhota Chhatri
|
|-
| ''[[Humraaz]]''
|Mr. Darshan
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] (extended guest appearance)
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]''
|Parwana
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat]]''
|Paajal
|
|-
| ''[[Annarth]]''
|Ben Bose, Music Director
|
|-
| ''[[Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar]]''
|Natwar
|
|-
| ''Karz - The Burden of Truth''
|Juggi
|
|-
| ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=12| 2003
| ''[[Kucch To Hai]]''
|Popatlal
|
|-
| ''[[Khushi (2003 Hindi film)|Khushi]]''
|Milestone
|
|-
| ''Kaash Aap Hamare Hote''
|Native Indian Black Face
|
|-
| ''[[Indian Babu]]''
|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"
|Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai]]''
|Sandwich
|
|-
| ''[[Andaaz]]''
|G. I. Joe
|
|-
| ''[[Chalte Chalte (2003 film)|Chalte Chalte]]''
|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
|
|-
| ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]''
|Johnny
|
|-
| ''Aisaa Kyon''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]''
|Chelaram Sukhwani
|Nominated- [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]]
|-
| ''[[Market (2003 film)|Market]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Janasheen]]''
|Johnny Chen
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2004
| ''God Only Knows!''
| Road Babe
|
|-
|''[[Hatya: The Murder]]''
|Paid Mourner
|
|-
|''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]''
|Maneklal
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2005
| ''[[Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin]]''
| Chitra Gupta
|
|-
|''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''
|Yadav
|
|-
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|
|Marathi Film
|-
| ''[[Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen]]''
|Pashabhai
|
|-
| ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]''
|Murgan
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2006
| ''[[Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?]]''
|
|
|-
| ''Banana Brothers''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]''
|Akhil Rao
|
|-
| ''[[36 China Town]]''
|KK
|
|-
| ''[[Phir Hera Pheri]]''
|Munna
|
|-
| ''Chashmebahadur''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Fool n Final]]''
| Puttu Pilot
|
|-
| rowspan=7| 2008
| ''Thela No. 501''
|
|
|-
|''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|Max (The marriage bureau chief)
|Special appearance
|-
|''Khallbali: Fun Unlimited''
|
|
|-
|''Nidar - The Fearless''
|
|
|-
|''Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin''
|
|
|-
|''Mr Tikdambaaz''
|
|
|-
|''[[Paying Guests]]''
|Ballu Ji
|
|-
| rowspan=4| 2009
|''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]''
|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh
|
|-
|''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]''
| Tobu
|
|-
|''[[Aao Wish Karein]]''
| Hitchchock
|
|-
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|Kala Krishna Murari
|
|-
| rowspan=5| 2010
| ''[[Dulha Mil Gaya]]''
| Krish
|
|-
|''Bhavnaon Ko Samjho''
|Vivaah Marriage Bureau
|
|-
|''[[Prem Kaa Game]]''
|Ramnik Chedda
|
|-
|''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''
|Anshuman
|
|-
| ''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=6| 2011
|''[[Love Mein Ghum]]''
| Sukhia
|Pakistani film
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| Jeweller
|
|-
| ''[[Anbirkku Alavillai]]''
| Johnny Bhai
| Tamil film
|-
| ''Masti Express''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bin Bulaye Baraati]]''
| Sajjan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]''
| Pandurang P.
|
|-
|rowspan=6| 2012
| ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]''
| MC
|
|-
| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| Paan Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Housefull 2]]''
| Vishwas Patil
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]''
| Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
|
|-
| ''Savior''
|
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]''
| Bunty
|
|-
| ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]''
| Zorawar Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]''
| Gulwinder
|
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Habibulla
|
|-
| ''[[My Father Godfather]]''
|Director (Special Appearance)
| Television & YouTube short film
|-
| ''[[Rang (2014 film)|Rang]]''
| ''Guest Role''
| [[Tulu language|Tulu]] film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| Mani Bhai
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2016
| ''[[Santa Banta Pvt Ltd]]''
| Chooza
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Darpan Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay]]''
|
|Gujarati Film
|-
|''[[Judwaa 2]]''
|Pappu Passport
|
|-
|''[[Golmaal Again]]''
|Pappi Bhai
|
|-
| rowspan=''1''|2018
|''Gara''
| TBA
|Kannada Film
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
|''[[Total Dhamaal]]''
| Raju
|
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| Winston Churchgate
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]''
| Inspector Jagjit Godbole
|
|}

====Playback singer ====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Song
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|1989
| ''[[ChaalBaaz|Chaalbaaz]]''
| "Bhoot Raja"
|
|-
|1995
|''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story|Ravan Raaj]]''
| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Achanak (1998 film)|Achanak]]''
|
|
|}

===Television===

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! class="unsortable" | Title
! class="unsortable" | Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''<ref name="auto"/>
| Johnny Utolandand
| Episode 29
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Johny Aala Re]]''<ref name=Sify/>
| Host/presenter
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''<ref name=Circus/>
| Himself (Judge)
|
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''<ref name=Partners/>
| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai
| Double role
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

;[[Filmfare Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1994
|rowspan="13"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1996
|''[[Karan Arjun]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1997
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1998
|''[[Deewana Mastana]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Judaai (1997 film)|Judaai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|1999
|''[[Dulhe Raja]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2000
|''[[Anari No.1]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Kunwara]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2002
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Humraaz]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[IIFA Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2001
|rowspan="5"|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Performance in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2010
|''[[De Dana Dan]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor - Comedy]]
|''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2018
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Housefull 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Screen Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|1997
|rowspan="4"|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2001
|''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2011
|''[[Golmaal 3]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;[[Zee Cine Awards]]
{| class=wikitable
! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2002
|rowspan="2"|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian comedians]]
* [[List of stand-up comedians]]
* [[Johny Aala Re]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

*{{IMDb name}}
*[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/johny-lever/ Johny Lever] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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{{Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role}}
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Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:09:06Z

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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
*[[T. V. Varadarajan]]

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

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|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:08:34Z

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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
*[[T. V. Varadarajan]

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:07:32Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
*[[T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:06:49Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
*[T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:06:12Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
*T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:04:49Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:03:51Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]
T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:03:13Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy
T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T16:01:32Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*Venniradai Moorthy
T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T15:59:37Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
Venniradai Moorthy
T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCF" align="center"
| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
|-
| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
|-
| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
|-
| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Antha Sila Naatkal

2021-07-26T15:58:14Z

Zipusu: /* Cast */

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Antha Sila Naatkal
| image = AnthaSilaNaatkal.jpg
| caption = LP Vinyl Records Cover
| director = Venkat
| producer = Meenakshi Finance
| studio = Meenakshi Finance
| writer = Venkat
| screenplay=
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Vishwa Natraj
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| released = 1983
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Antha Sila Naatkal''''' ({{trans|Those few days}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced by Meenakshi Finance. It stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Antha Sila Naatkal Vinyl LP Records|url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/India-Bollywood-Tamil-OST-Meenakshi-Finance-Ilaiyaraaja-1983-Echo-7-IBEP339/380875929545?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21398%26meid%3D5912105006663389450%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D380826967071|publisher=ebay|accessdate=2014-04-02}}</ref>

== Cast ==

*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
*[[Poornima Bhagyaraj|Poornima]]
*[[Nithya Ravindran]]
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
T. V. Varadarajan

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.<ref>http://www.rakkamma.com/filmsongs.php?filmid=453</ref>

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| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' ||'''Lyrics'''
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| 1 || "Nenisththaana" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || rowspan=2|[[Gangai Amaran]]
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| 2 || "Vaammaa Vaammaa" || Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran
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| 3 || "Raajaa Raani" || Krishnachander, [[S. P. Sailaja]] || [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]

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