Johny Lever
About Johny Lever
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.
Filmography(18)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Welcome to the Jungle Action | 26 Jun 2026 | Dubey | Average |
 Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Romance | 4 Jun 2026 | Godbole | Released |
 Housefull 5 Comedy | 5 Jun 2025 | Batuk Patel | Released |
 Be Happy Drama | 14 Mar 2025 | Gopi (Guard) | Released |
 Badass Ravi Kumar Action | 7 Feb 2025 | Raja | Average |
 I Want to Talk Drama | 22 Nov 2024 | Johnny | Released |
 Lantrani Comedy | 9 Feb 2024 | Deelip | Released |
 Bad Boy Comedy | 28 Apr 2023 | Actor | Released |
 Cirkus Comedy | 23 Dec 2022 | Polson Dada | Average |
 Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal Documentary | 29 Nov 2022 | Actor | Released |
 Hungama 2 Comedy | 23 Jul 2021 | Actor | Average |
 Coolie No. 1 Comedy | 25 Dec 2020 | Jagjit Godbole | Released |
 Housefull 4 Comedy | 25 Oct 2019 | Winston Churchgate | Released |
 Total Dhamaal Comedy | 22 Feb 2019 | Shubroto | Released |
 Golmaal Again Comedy | 20 Oct 2017 | Pappi Bhai | Released |
 Judwaa 2 Action | 29 Sept 2017 | Pappu Passport | Average |
 Santa Banta Pvt Ltd Action | 22 Apr 2016 | Chooza | Flop |
 Dilwale Crime | 18 Dec 2015 | Mani Bhai | Released |
Career Timeline
18 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(8)
Johny Lever – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Johny Lever is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 18 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Johny Lever has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Farhad Samji, Rohit Shetty, Yunus Sajawal. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Johny Lever has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Comedy, Drama, Action, Romance, Crime, Adventure. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Johny Lever made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Dilwale. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Johny Lever's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Johny Lever
How many hindi films has Johny Lever acted in?▼
Johny Lever has been part of 18 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Comedy, Adventure.
What is Johny Lever's most popular hindi film?▼
Johny Lever's notable hindi films include "Welcome to the Jungle", "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai", "Housefull 5". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Johny Lever's role in hindi cinema?▼
Johny Lever works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 ...
When did Johny Lever debut in bollywood?▼
Johny Lever made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Dilwale".
What genres has Johny Lever worked in?▼
Johny Lever has worked in Comedy (15 films), Drama (8 films), Action (6 films), Romance (4 films), Crime (3 films), Adventure (2 films) in their hindi film career.