Biography
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.
Awards & recognition
- Zee Cine Award — Best Actor in a Comic Role · 2002
- Filmfare Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · 1999
- Filmfare Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · 1998
- Apsara Award — Best Actor in a Comic Role · 2013 · nominated
- Filmfare Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · 2004 · nominated
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- Zee Cine Award — Best Actor in a Comic Role · 2004 · nominated
- Filmfare Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · 2003 · nominated
- Filmfare Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · 2002 · nominated
- Filmfare Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · 2001 · nominated
- IIFA Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Ganga Ki Kasam
Himmatvar
Teri Payal Mere Geet
Mujrim
Kadhalar Dinam
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mard
Nayak: The Real Hero
Bhagyawan
I Want to Talk
Phir Hera Pheri
Anjaam
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Baazigar
Hatya
Be Happy
Dilwale
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Koyla
Be-Careful
Asoka
Chamatkar
Jaanwar
Jeet
Raja Hindustani
Chalte Chalte
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Humraaz
All the Best: Fun Begins
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Anari
Yaar Gaddar
Chaalbaaz
Raju Chacha
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Awara Paagal Deewana
When One Falls in Love
Khatta Meetha
De Dana Dan
36 China Town
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Housefull 4
Boss
Ajnabee
Hello Brother
Judaai
Golmaal 3
Judwaa 2
Yamla Pagla Deewana