Johny Lever
Acting
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.
Born: August 14, 1957
Place of Birth: Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Known For
Hitler
Nicknamed as "Hitler", Jailer Siddhanth Kumar Sharma is feared and respected at work as well as at home where he lives with his wife, a former lawyer, Sheila; younger brother, Amar; two younger sisters and his son. He would like Amar to find employment for himself on his merit rather than use his contacts, but Amar is unable to secure any employment. Then wealthy Daulatram insults Siddhanth, accuses him of using Amar as a ploy to woo his daughter Priya, so that the Sharma family can inherit his wealth. An angered Siddhanth confronts Amar, who grabs a knife and warns Daulatram. Shortly thereafter, the police arrest Amar for killing Daulatram. Siddhant disbelieves him, but Sheila decides to don her black gown and represent her brother-in-law, against the overwhelming evidence that has surfaced against him. It is now up to Sheila to not only defend Amar but also attempt to find out the reason behind Daulatram's death.
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
Two enemy underworld Dons put their differences aside and marry their children, but a case of mistaken identity foils the plan.
Ganga Ki Kasam
After Shankar robs a teacher, it leads to the death of his son and lands him in jail. Eventually Shankar returns to seek his forgiveness and learns about Jai Singh, a local terror. He vows to end his reign.
Rock Dancer
Jaya is a dancer who wants to build a charitable hospital for the poor, but when her show takes place, she is shot, making her unable to dance. The leader of her dance group decides to train Jaya's sister Ritu to fulfill Jaya's dream, but when Jaya is killed, Ritu's life is also under threat.
Jwalamukhi
After a Cop tries to change the rules in a village he gets killed by the village goons. His spirit then starts to haunt them. He also helps his fellow cop to fight against his killers.
Benaam
A masked man is killing a group of underworld hoods, which has the police and the hoods equally baffled.
Love Mein Ghum
After a failed suicide attempt, a man and a librarian fall in love in a rehabilitation center, where a kind-hearted doctor comes to their rescue.
Hatya: The Murder
A man is resurrected from the dead as a shape-shifting snake and exacts vengeance on those who killed him and his father.
The B****di
Suryaa: An Awakening
Thakur Gangadhar Choudhary rules a small community in rural India with an iron hand, and will never permit anyone to speak up against him. He owns most of the land surrounding his palatial home - save for the small patch of land owned by Veer Singh. He summons Veer to his house, and offers him substantial compensation for his land, but Veer refuses, and the Thakur has him killed. Veer's widow dies of shock, leaving behind a young Suraj to be brought up by a kindly widow Mrs. Salma Khan, who is also the mother of Iqbal. Years go by, Suraj grows up joins the Indian Armed Forces, and after a meritorious career, he resigns and returns home to avenge his father's death. What he does not know that he must first come to terms with the local Police Inspector Iqbal Khan, and then the wealthy Collector of the District, Rajpal Chauhan, before he can even think of touching a single hair of Gangadhar Choudhary.
Filmography
as Batuk Patel
as Gopi (Guard)
as Baadshah Babu
as Raja
as Johnny
as Deelip
as Brij Kishore Trivedi
as Nawab Ali
as Polson Dada
as Mansukh
as Jagjit Godbole
as Winston Churchgate
as Shubroto
as Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Khogol Chatterjee / Commissioner Phogol Chatterjee
as Pappi Bhai
as Pappu Passport
as Self
as Chooza
as Mani Bhai
as Self
as Oggy Habibullah
as Gulwinder
as Zorawar
as Self
as Eric Collaco
as Bunty
as (uncredited)
as Inspector Kambli
as Mangal "BC" Chopra
as Pandurang P.
as Lobo
as Sukhia
as Veeru Bhai
as Jeweller (uncredited)
as Puppy
as Anshuman
as Ramnik Chedda
as Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
as Krrish
as Hussain Bhai
as Kaala Krishna Murari
as Hitchcock
as Tobu
as Ballu Singh
as Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
as Max
as Mokashi
as Munnabhai
as KK
as Funsukh
as Murugan
as Pashabhai
as Maneklal
as Paid Mourner (uncredited)
as Chitra Gupta
as Chelaram Sukhwani
as Johnny
as Nandu
as Native Indian Black face
as Milestone
as Popatlal
as Natwar
as Police Officer
as Master Subramaniam
as Darshan
as Chhota Chhatri
as Paresh Chaval
as Pakhandee Baba
as Jaggi
as Appu Khote
as Haldiram Rawat
as Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
as Topi
as Aslam Bhai
as Pappu Bhai (uncredited)
as Taxi
as Screwdriver
as Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu
as Jafrani (uncredited)
as Inspector Pratap Tungare
as Maggi
as Gopal Ahuja
as Kanhaiya
as Kutti
as Professor
as Lawyer
as Chirkund
as Pappu Junior
as Inspector Parab
as Inspector Pakkad Singh
as (uncredited)
as Natwar
as Ram Lal
as Havaldar Hatela
as Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver)
as Niranjan
as Johnny
as Focus
as Gaflet
as Sundar
as Sunny Goyal
as Munna Mobile
as Inspector Rahim Khan
as Col. Almeida
as Presenter
as Bighelaal
as Mahesh
as Bindas
as O Men
as Tony Fernandes
as Johny
as Gafoor
as Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother
as Pandit
as Madhav Lalwani
as Rickshaw walla
as Chhote (Shankar's friend)
as Joe
as Hiralal (Hari)
as Balvant Singh
as (uncredited)
as Head Master
as Piajee
as Hari
as Damru
as Tony
as Raja
as Inspector Johnny
as Havaldar Babulal (uncredited)
as Changu
as Bhola
as Police Inspector
as Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
as Champa Chameli
as Hotel Manager
as Pickpocket
as Guruji
as Harshad Topi
as Dubey
as Jhoney
as Babu Lal
as Himself
as Bablu
as Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan
as "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited)
as Gopi
as Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance)
as Kutti
as Nilkant
as Lakhpati
as Chhote Swami
as Jani
as Kainchee
as Havaldar
as Havaldar
as Lohar
as Buddhu
as Srivastav's servant
as Muthu
as Uttam (as Johny Lever)