Johny Lever Biography

Early Life and Education Johny Lever's journey began in Mumbai, where he grew up and developed his natural talent for comedy and mimicry. Coming from a modest background, he discovered that his ability to imitate voices, personalities and everyday situations could entertain audiences. His early performances helped him gain confidence as a stage performer. Before achieving fame in films, Johny worked for Hindustan Unilever and performed at stage shows during his free time. His stage performances eventually became increasingly popular, and the name "Lever" became associated with his professional identity. His talent for mimicry and his energetic performance style helped him stand out from other entertainers. His entry into Hindi cinema came during the 1980s. He began with supporting appearances and gradually received more opportunities to showcase his comic abilities. Rather than becoming an overnight star, he built his reputation through a succession of smaller roles and live performances. The 1990s became a particularly important period in his career. His performances in films such as Baazigar, Andaz Apna Apna, Karan Arjun and Yes Boss demonstrated how effectively he could combine physical comedy, dialogue delivery and character impersonation. He frequently became one of the memorable elements of films despite playing supporting characters. Johny's comedy was not limited to a single style. He could portray eccentric characters, servants, police officers, shopkeepers, politicians and other comic personalities. His expressive face, distinctive voice modulation and exaggerated mannerisms allowed him to make even relatively small roles memorable. Career Journey & Entry into Bollywood His association with comedy films continued into the 2000s. He appeared in popular productions including Hera Pheri, Awara Paagal Deewana, Hungama, Phir Hera Pheri, Garam Masala and Bhagam Bhag. His performances often provided comic relief while also helping maintain the pace and energy of the films. Another important part of Johny Lever's career has been his work with ensemble comedy casts. In films such as Golmaal 3, All the Best: Fun Begins and Housefull 2, he worked alongside several established comedy performers and demonstrated his ability to fit naturally into large-scale comedy productions. Johny also continued to explore television and live entertainment. His appearances on comedy programs and award shows allowed audiences to see his mimicry skills outside the traditional film format. He has remained particularly popular for impersonating famous personalities and creating spontaneous comic situations.
	Johny Lever Biography, Age, Movies, Bollywood Actor Career Journy Johny Lever is one of India's most celebrated comedians and character actors, known for his distinctive comic timing, mimicry, expressive performances and ability to transform himself into a wide range of characters. Born John Prakash Rao Janumala on August 14, 1957, in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, he grew up in Mumbai and eventually became one of the most recognizable comedy performers in Hindi cinema. Before becoming a major Bollywood personality, Johny Lever worked in Mumbai and developed his talent for mimicry and comedy through stage performances. His performances eventually attracted the attention of the Hindi film industry, leading to opportunities in cinema. He made his film debut with Tum Par Hum Qurban (1985) and gradually built a reputation through supporting and comic roles.. His breakthrough period came during the late 1980s and 1990s, when he appeared in films such as Tezaab, Baazigar, Dulhe Raja, Andaz Apna Apna, Karan Arjun and Yes Boss. His ability to create memorable characters often made his supporting performances an important part of the films in which he appeared. Johny Lever has subsequently worked in hundreds of Hindi films and television programs. His notable comedy performances include films such as Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Pheri, Golmaal 3, All the Best: Fun Begins and Housefull 2. Alongside cinema, he has continued performing live comedy and stage shows, helping preserve the tradition of Indian stand-up and mimicry-based entertainment.
Full Name:	Johny Lever
Profession:	Actor, Comedian
Date of Birth	14 August 1957
Birthplace:	Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

Film Awards and Nomination
1	*Baazigar (Filmfare Awards)*	*1994*	*Nominated*
2	*Karan Arjun (Filmfare Award)*	*1996*	*Nominated*
3	*Raja Hindustani (Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards)*	*1997*	*Nominated*
4	*Deewana Mastana (Filmfare Awards)*	*1998*	*Won*
5	*Judaai (Filmfare Awards)*	*1998*	*Nominated*
6	*Dulhe Raja (Filmfare Award)*	*1999*	*Won*
7	*Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Filmfare Award)*	*1999*	*Nominated*
8	*Anari No.1 (Filmfare Award)*	*2000*	*Nominated*
9	*Kunwara (Filmfare Award)*	*2001*	*Nominated*
10	*Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (Filmfare Award, IIFA Awards)*	*2001*	*Nominated*
11	*Ajnabee (Filmfare Award, IIFA Awards, Screen Awards)*	*2002*	*Nominated*
12	*Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (Zee Cine Awards)*	*2002*	*Won*
13	*Humraaz (Filmfare Awards)*	*2003*	*Nominated*
14	*Awara Paagal Deewana (Screen Awards)*	*2003*	*Nominated*
15	*Koi... Mil Gaya (Zee Cine Awards, IIFA Awards, Filmfare Awards)*	*2004*	*Nominated*
16	*De Dana Dan (IIFA Awards)*	*2010*	*Nominated*
17	*Golmaal 3 (Screen Awards)*	*2011*	*Nominated*
18	*Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double (Indian Television Academy Awards)*	*2018*	*Nominated*

*Complete Johny Lever Movie List*
1	*Yeh Ristha Na Tootay*	*1981*
2	*Dard Ka Rishta*	*1982*
3	*Ek Nai Paheli*	*1984*
4	*Love 86*	*1986*
5	*Main Balwaan*	*1986*
6	*Jalwa*	*1987*
7	*Parivaar*	*1987*
8	*Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam*	*1988*
9	*Kasam*	*1988*
10	*Hatya*	*1988*
11	*Aakhri Adalat*	*1988*
12	*Hero Hiralal*	*1988*
13	*Tezaab*	*1988*
14	*Suryaa*	*1989*
15	*Ilaaka*	*1989*
16	*Mujrim*	*1989*
17	*Jaadugar*	*1989*
18	*Kala Bazar*	*1989*
19	*ChaalBaaz*	*1989*
20	*Main Azaad Hoon*	*1989*
21	*Kafan*	*1990*
22	*Majboor*	*1990*
23	*Bandh Darwaza*	*1990*
24	*Kishen Kanhaiya*	*1990*
25	*Raeeszada*	*1990*
26	*Ajooba Kudrat Ka*	*1991*
27	*Vishnu-Devaa*	*1991*
28	*Sapnon Ka Mandir*	*1991*
29	*Narsimha*	*1991*
30	*Jungle Ka Beta*	*1992*
31	*Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge*	*1992*
32	*Khiladi*	*1992*
33	*Humla*	*1992*
34	*Chamatkar*	*1992*
35	*Tilak*	*1992*
36	*Teri Payal Meree Geet*	*1993*
37	*Yugandhar*	*1993*
38	*Aasoo Bane Angaarey*	*1993*
39	*Anari*	*1993*
40	*Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja*	*1993*
41	*Anmol*	*1993*
42	*Santaan*	*1993*
43	*Baazigar*	*1993*
44	*Aulad Ke Dushman*	*1993*
45	*Bhagyawan*	*1993*
46	*Game*	*1993*
47	*Mahakaal*	*1993*
48	*Masti*	*1994*
49	*Zamane Se Kya Darna*	*1994*
50	*Kanoon*	*1994*
51	*Anjaam*	*1994*
52	*Saajan Ka Ghar*	*1994*
53	*Ekka Raja Rani*	*1994*
54	*Juaari*	*1994*
55	*Prem Yog*	*1994*
56	*Main Khiladi Tu Anari*	*1994*
57	*Criminal*	*1994*
58	*Yaar Gaddar*	*1994*
59	*Mr. Azaad*	*1994*
60	*Inteqam Ke Sholey*	*1995*
61	*Dilbar*	*1995*
62	*Karan Arjun*	*1995*
63	*Rock Dancer*	*1995*
64	*Ram Shastra*	*1995*
65	*Haqeeqat*	*1995*
66	*Jaan*	*1996*
67	*Himmatwar*	*1996*
68	*Daraar*	*1996*
69	*Bhishma*	*1996*
70	*Sapoot*	*1996*
71	*Raja Hindustani*	*1996*
72	*Jeet*	*1996*
73	*Dushman Duniya Ka*	*1996*
74	*Jodidar*	*1997*
75	*Daayen*	*1997*
76	*Ghunghat*	*1997*
77	*Judaai*	*1997*
78	*Auzaar*	*1997*
79	*Kaalia*	*1997*
80	*Himalay Putra*	*1997*
81	*Agni Morcha*	*1997*
82	*Koyla*	*1997*
83	*Do Ankhen Barah Hath*	*1997*
84	*Yes Boss*	*1997*
85	*Judge Mujrim*	*1997*
86	*Krishna Arjun*	*1997*
87	*Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi*	*1997*
88	*Deewana Mastana*	*1997*
89	*Ishq*	*1997*
90	*Barsaat Ki Raat*	*1998*
91	*Yeh Aashiqui Meri*	*1998*
92	*Miss 420*	*1998*
93	*Do Numbri*	*1998*
94	*Ustadon Ke Ustad*	*1998*
95	*Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger*	*1998*
96	*Keemat: They Are Back*	*1998*
97	*Aunty No. 1*	*1998*
98	*Jiyaala*	*1998*
99	*Mard*	*1998*
100	*Achanak*	*1998*
101	*Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai*	*1998*
102	*Dulhe Raja*	*1998*
103	*Kareeb*	*1998*
104	*Iski Topi Uske Sarr*	*1998*
105	*Barood*	*1998*
106	*Tirchhi Topiwale*	*1998*
107	*Kuch Kuch Hota Hai*	*1998*
108	*Soldier*	*1998*
109	*Wajood*	*1998*
110	*Heeralal Pannalal*	*1999*
111	*Ganga Ki Kasam*	*1999*
112	*Dulhan Banoo Main Teri*	*1999*
113	*Munnibai*	*1999*
114	*Benaam*	*1999*
115	*Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain*	*1999*
116	*Daag: The Fire*	*1999*
117	*Laawaris*	*1999*
118	*International Khiladi*	*1999*
119	*Anari No. 1*	*1999*
120	*Silsila Hai Pyar Ka*	*1999*
121	*Sirf Tum*	*1999*
122	*Baadshah*	*1999*
123	*Hello Brother*	*1999*
124	*Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain*	*1999*
125	*Khoobsurat*	*1999*
126	*Jaanwar*	*1999*
124	*Krodh*	*2000*
128	*Krodh*	*2000*
129	*Jwalamukhi*	*2000*
130	*Hadh Kar Di Aapne*	*2000*
131	*Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa*	*2000*
132	*Meri Jung Ka Elaan*	*2000*
133	*Beti No. 1*	*2000*
134	*Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal*	*2000*
135	*Kunwara*	*2000*
136	*Mela*	*2000*
137	*Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai*	*2000*
138	*Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge*	*2000*
139	*Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani*	*2000*
140	*Badal*	*2000*
141	*Dil Hi Dil Mein*	*2000*
142	*Hum To Mohabbat Karega*	*2000*
143	*Joru Ka Ghulam*	*2000*
144	*Deewane*	*2000*
145	*Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai*	*2000*
146	*Fiza*	*2000*
147	*Shikari*	*2000*
148	*Khatarnak (Marathi)*	*2000*
149	*Aaghaaz*	*2000*
150	*Raju Chacha*	*2000*
151	*Farz*	*2001*
152	*Aashiq*	*2001*
153	*Chori Chori Chupke Chupke*	*2001*
154	*Censor*	*2001*
155	*Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega*	*2001*
156	*Lajja*	*2001*
157	*Nayak*	*2001*
158	*Ajnabee*	*2001*
159	*Dial 100*	*2001*
160	*Asoka*	*2001*
161	*Arjun Devaa*	*2001*
162	*Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham*	*2001*
163	*Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa*	*2001*
164	*Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare*	*2002*
165	*Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa*	*2002*
166	*Yeh Mohabbat Hai*	*2002*
167	*Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge*	*2002*
168	*Angaar–The Fire*	*2002*
169	*Badmash No. 1*	*2002*
170	*Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai*	*2002*
171	*Awara Paagal Deewana*	*2002*
172	*Humraaz*	*2002*
173	*Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani*	*2002*
174	*Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat*	*2002*
175	*Annarth*	*2002*
176	*Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar*	*2002*
177	*Karz–The Burden of Truth*	*2002*
178	*Chalo Ishq Ladaaye*	*2002*
179	*Kucch To Hai*	*2003*
180	*Khushi*	*2003*
181	*Kaash Aap Hamare Hote*	*2003*
182	*Indian Babu*	*2003*
183	*Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai*	*2003*
184	*Andaaz*	*2003*
185	*Chalte Chalte*	*2003*
186	*Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon*	*2003*
187	*Aisaa Kyon*	*2003*
188	*Koi Mil Gaya*	*2003*
189	*Market*	*2003*
190	*Janasheen*	*2003*
191	*God Only Knows!*	*2004*
192	*Hatya: The Murder*	*2004*
193	*Navra Maza Navsacha (Marathi)*	*2004*
194	*Aabra Ka Daabra*	*2004*
195	*Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin*	*2005*
196	*Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav*	*2005*
197	*Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen*	*2005*
198	*Deewane Huye Paagal*	*2005*
199	*Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?*	*2006*
200	*Banana Brothers*	*2006*
201	*Saawan... The Love Season*	*2006*
202	*36 China Town*	*2006*
203	*Phir Hera Pheri*	*2006*
204	*Chashmebahadur*	*2006*
205	*Sandwich*	*2006*
206	*Fool n Final*	*2007*
207	*Thela No. 501*	*2008*
208	*Race*	*2008*
209	*Konchem Koththaga (Telugu)*	*2008*
210	*Khallbali: Fun Unlimited*	*2008*
211	*Nidar–The Fearless*	*2008*
212	*Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin*	*2008*
213	*Mr Tikdambaaz*	*2008*
214	*Paying Guests*	*2008*
215	*Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge*	*2009*
216	*All the Best: Fun Begins*	*2009*
217	*Aao Wish Karein*	*2009*
218	*De Dana Dan*	*2009*
219	*Dulha Mil Gaya*	*2010*
220	*Bhavnaon Ko Samjho*	*2010*
221	*Prem Kaa Game*	*2010*
222	*Khatta Meetha*	*2010*
223	*Golmaal 3*	*2010*
224	*Love Mein Ghum (Pakistani)*	*2011*
225	*Yamla Pagla Deewana*	*2011*
226	*Anbirkku Alavillai (Tamil)*	*2011*
227	*Masti Express*	*2011*
228	*Bin Bulaye Baraati*	*2011*
229	*Be Careful*	*2011*
230	*Tell Me O Khuda*	*2011*
231	*Players*	*2012*
232	*Chaar Din Ki Chandni*	*2012*
233	*Housefull 2*	*2012*
234	*Deewana Main Deewana*	*2012*
235	*Khiladi 786*	*2012*
236	*Savior*	*2012*
237	*Yamla Pagla Deewana 2*	*2013*
238	*Boss*	*2013*
239	*Singh Saab the Great*	*2013*
240	*Enemmy*	*2013*
241	*Entertainment*	*2014*
242	*My Father Godfather*	*2014*
243	*Rang (Tulu)*	*2014*
244	*Dilwale*	*2015*
245	*Santa Banta Pvt Ltd*	*2016*
246	*Machine*	*2017*
247	*Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (Gujarati)*	*2017*
248	*Judwaa 2*	*2017*
249	*Golmaal Again*	*2017*
250	*Total Dhamaal*	*2019*
251	*Gara (Kannada)*	*2019*
252	*Housefull 4*	*2019*
253	*Coolie No.1*	*2020*
254	*Hungama 2*	*2021*
255	*Cirkus*	*2022*
256	*Jaysuk Zdpayo (Gujarati)*	*2022*
257	*Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal*	*2022*
258	*Bad Boy*	*2023*
259	*Aflatoon*	*2023*
260	*Lantrani*	*2024*
261	*I Want to Talk*	*2024*
262	*Badass Ravi Kumar*	*2025*
263	*Be Happy*	*2025*
264	*Housefull 5*	*2025*
265	*Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai*	*2026*
266	*Welcome to the Jungle*	*2026*
267	*Firki (Gujarati)*	*2026*
268	*Golmaal 5*	*2027*

*Complete Johny Lever Television Show List*
1	*Zabaan Sambhalke (Episode 29)*	*1993*
2	*Johny Aala Re*	*2006*
3	*Comedy Circus*	*2007*
4	*Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double*	*2017-2018*
5	*Pop Kaun?*	*2023*

*Complete Johny Playback Singer & Dubbing Artist List*
1	*"Bhoot Raja" (Chaalbaaz)*	*1989*
2	*"Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht" (Ravan Raaj)*	*1995*
3	*Hindustani (Dubbing Tamil To Hindi)*	*1996*
4	*Achanak*	*1998*

Conclusion Johny Lever has established himself as one of the most influential comedians and character actors in Hindi cinema. From his early stage performances and mimicry acts to memorable roles in Baazigar, Andaz Apna Apna, Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Pheri and Golmaal 3, his career reflects remarkable versatility and dedication to comedy. His distinctive voice, expressive acting, mimicry skills and unforgettable characters have made him a favourite among generations of Indian audiences. With a career spanning several decades, Johny Lever remains an important figure in Bollywood comedy and one of India's most recognizable comic performers.

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