
Johny Lever (born John Prakash Rao Janumala; 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the first stand-up comedians in India. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana (1997) and Dulhe Raja (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.

Welcome to the Jungle
2026 · as Dubey

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026 · as Godbole

Golmaal 5

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001 · as Haldiram Rawat

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · as Col. Almeida

Dilwale
2015 · as Mani Bhai

Housefull 5
2025 · as Batuk Patel

Karz: The Burden of Truth
2002

Boss
2013 · as Zorawar

Be Happy
2025 · as Gopi (Guard)

Koi... Mil Gaya
2003 · as Chelaram Sukhwani

Deewane
2000 · as OK

Hello Brother
1999 · as Havaldar Hatela

Kadhalar Dhinam
1999 · as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)

Aśoka
2001 · as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)

Jalwa
1987 · as Muthu

Mujrim
1989 · as Lakhpati

Sirf Tum
1999 · as Niranjan