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Johnny Lever
Acting
Born: August 14, 1957
Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
Johnny 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.
Known For
Housefull 5
as Batuk Patel
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Col. Almeida
Aśoka
as Maurya Soldier (uncredited)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Haldiram Rawat
Dilwale
as Mani Bhai
Coolie No. 1
as Jagjit Godbole
Jaanwar
as (uncredited)
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Chelaram Sukhwani
Housefull 4
as Winston Churchgate
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Inspector Parab
