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Johnny Lever
Johnny Lever
Born	JohnRao PrakashRao Janumala; 7 January 1950 (age 59); Prakasam District, Andhara Pradesh, India
Years active	1984- present
Spouse(s)	Sujatha

John Prakasa Rao Janumala famously known as Johny Lever (Hindi: जॉनी लीवर, (born 7 January 1950) is an actor in Hindi cinema and is known as a famous comedian. He has appeared in several films since the 1980s, playing comic supporting roles.

Johny Lever started off as a comedian in real life while still at school. His beginnings as a comedian in his village consisted mainly of imitations of his teachers, his father and his grandfather. He could not study much though and dropped out of school when he was in seventh grade.

[edit] Career

Lever got his first break in Indian cinema was in the film Dard Ka Rishta, thanks to the late Sunil Dutt, who saw him perform at a charity show organized by Kalyanji-Anandji. Since then, Johny has worked in more than 350 films.

On 8 December 1998, Johnny Lever was convicted and sentenced to seven days imprisonment for disrespect to the Indian National Anthem and Indian Constitution during a private performance in Dubai. According to the Police, this private performance was on the occasion of birthday party of the son of Anis Ibrahim, brother of international smuggler and terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.

Even though he mimics many people, he has created a style of his own which makes him unique. His younger brother Jimmy Moses, is too, a stand-up comedian and mimcry artist. [1]

He also starred on Zee TV on his own show called Johny Aala Re.[2] In 2007, he also appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show Comedy Circus.

He often appears in supporting roles with Shahrukh Khan.

[edit] Personal life

Born in Kanigiri in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, he is married to Sujatha and has two children Jamie and Jesse.^[1]

[edit] Filmography

Ek Nai Paheli (29 June 1984) (Released)
Tum Par Hum Quarban (1985) (Released)
Love 86 (14 February 1986) (Released) ...... Uttam (As J)
Main Balwan (28 November 1986) (Released)
Jalwa (1987) (Released) ...... Muthu (The Masseur)
Ghar Mei Ram Gali Mein Shyam (15 January 1988) (Released) ...... Srivastav'S Servant
Kasam (15 April 1988) (Released)
Hatya (3 June 1988) (Released)
Aakhri Adalat (10 June 1988) (Released) ...... Havaldar
Hero Hiralal (21 October 1988) (Released)
Tezaab (10 November 1988) (Released) ...... Kainchi
Suryaa (10 February 1989) (Released)
Ilaaka (12 May 1989) (Released)
Mujrim(28 June 1989) (Released) ...... Shankar'S PA
Jaadugar (25 August 1989) (Released) ...... Nilkant
Kala Bazar (6 October 1989) (Released) ...... Kutti Chai walla
Chaalbaaz (8 December 1989) (Released) ...... Special Appearance as Johny Baba Tantrik
Main Azaad Hoon (15 December 1989) (Released) ...... Protester (Uncredited)
Kafan (1990) (Released)
Khatarnak (1990) (Released)
Kishen Kanhaiya (9 March 1990) (Released) ...... Lobo
Bandh Darwaza (1 June 1990) (Released)
Raeeszada (1991) (Released)
Ajooba Kudrat Ka (1991) (Released)
Vishnu Deva (15 February 1991) (Released) ...... Havaldar #1
Narsimha (5 July 1991) (Released) ...... Tempo Dada
Jungle Ka Beta (1992) (Released)
Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge (1992) (Released)
Khiladi (5 January 1992) (Released) ...... Anna Pillai
Humla (29 May 1992) (Released) ...... Shiva'S Friend
Chamatkar (8 July 1992) (Released) ...... Cricket Commentator
Insaaniyat Ke Devta 1993) (Released) ...... Muthuswamy
Teri Payal Meree Geet (1993) (Released)
Yugandhar (1993) (Released)
Aansoo Bane Angaarey (1993) (Released)
Anari (26 March 1993) (Released) ...... Bablu
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (16 April 1993) (Released)
Anmol (27 August 1993) (Released) ...... Himself (Special Appearance)
Santan (12 November 1993) (Released) ...... Kalia
Baazigar (12 November 1993) (Released) ...... Babulal
Aulad Ke Dushman (3 December 1993) (Released) ...... Johny
Bhagyawan (10 December 1993) (Released)
Masti (1994) (Released)
Mahakaal (1994) (Released)
Zamane Se Kya Darna (14 January 1994) (Released)
Kanoon (1 April 1994) (Released)
Anjaam (22 April 1994) (Released) ...... Champa Chameli
Saajan Ka Ghar (29 April 1994) (Released)
Ekka Raja Rani (24 June 1994) (Released) ...... Guruji (Dancemaster)
Juaari (8 July 1994) (Released)
Prem Yog(23 August 1994) (Released)
Main Khiladi Tu Anadi (23 September 1994) (Released) ...... Dhansukh
Criminal (14 October 1994) (Released)
Yaar Ghaddar (4 November 1994) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
Mr Azad (23 December 1994) (Released)
Inteqam Ke Sholey (1995) (Released)
Dilbar (1995) (Released)
Karan Arjun (13 January, 1995) (Released) ...... Linghaiyya
Criminal (4 August 1995) (Released)
Rock Dancer (3 November 1995) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
Ram Shastra (9 November 1995) (Released) ...... Reporter Raja
Haqeeqat (29 December 1995) (Released) ...... Tony
Jaan (17 May 1996) (Released) ...... Damru
Himmatwar (14 June 1996) (Released)
Hahakar (5 July 1996) (Released) ...... Chamcha
Daraar (5 July 1996) (Released) ...... Hari (As Johny Lever)
Indian (July 1996) (Dubbed as Hindustani in Hindi).....PaneerSelvam (aka Subhar Lal in Hindi version)
Bhishma (26 July 1996) (Released) ...... Natwar
Sapoot (8 November, [[1996) (Released)
Raja Hindustani (15 November 1996) (Released) ...... Balvant Singh
Dushman Duniya Ka(22 November 1996) (Released)
Jodidar (1997) (Released)
Daayen (1997) (Released)
Ghunghat (1997) (Released)
Auzaar (28 February 1997) (Released) ...... Peter
Judaai (28 February 1997) (Released) ...... Hiralal
Kaalia(28 March 1997) (Released)
Himalyaputra (4 April 1997) (Released) ...... Joe
Agni Morcha (4 April 1997) (Released)
Koyla (18 April 1997) (Released) ...... Shanker'S Friend
Do Aankhen Barah Haath (11 July 1997) (Released) ...... Rickshaw walla
Yes Boss (18 July 1997) (Released) ...... Madhav Advani aka MAD
Judge Mujrim(12 September 1997) (Released)
Krishna Arjun (1 October 1997) (Released)
Mr and Mrs Khiladi (10 October 1997) (Released) ...... Bandaged Patient On Street
Deewana Mastana (10 October 1997) (Released) ...... Ghafoor
Ishq (28 November 1997) (Released) ...... Ranjit'S Brother-In-Law
Barsaat Ki Raat (1998) (Released)
Yeh Aashiqui Meri (16 January 1998) (Released)
Miss 420 (23 January 1998) (Released) ...... Tony Fernandes
Ustadon Ke Ustad (20 March 1998) (Released)
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (3 April 1998) (Released) ...... Gopi
Keemat: They Are Back (10 April 1998) (Released) ...... Sub Inspector Ultappan (As Johny Lever)
Aunty No. 1 (1 May 1998) (Released)
Jiyaala (1 May 1998) (Released)
Mard (15 May 1998) (Released)
Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai (22 May 1998) (Released) ...... Mahesh
Achanak (12 June 1998) (Released) ...... Johny.
Dulhe Raja (10 July 1998) (Released) ...... Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
Kareeb (17 July 1998) (Released) ...... Bighe Laal
Iski Topi Uske Sar (17 July 1998) (Released) ...... Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
Barood(7 August 1998) (Released) ...... Presenter
Tirchhi Topiwale (11 September 1998) (Released) ...... Kadak K. Pillay
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (16 October 1998) (Released) ...... Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
Soldier (20 November 1998) (Released) ...... Mohan/Sohan (As Johny Lever)
Wajood (11 December 1998) (Released) ...... Inspector Rahim Khan
Heeralal Pannalal (1999) (Released) ...... Heeralal (Double Role)
Ganga Ki Kasam (1999) (Released)
Dulhan Banoo Mein Teri (1999) (Released)
Benaam(1999) (Released) ...... Munna Mobile
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (22 January 1999) (Released) ...... Sunny Goyal
Daag-The Fire (12 February 1999) (Released) ...... Sundar
Laawaris (5 March 1999) (Released) ...... Gaflet
International Khiladi (26 March 1999) (Released) ...... Focus
Anari No. 1 (9 April 1999) (Released) ...... Daler Mehndi
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (16 April 1999) (Released) ...... Johny
Sirf Tum (11 June 1999) (Released) ...... Niranjan
Baadshah (27 August 1999) (Released) ...... Ramlal
Hello Brother (10 September 1999) (Released) ...... Havaldar Hatella
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (24 September 1999) (Released) ...... Sattu
Khoobsurat (26 November 1999) (Released) ...... Special Appearance (Song)
Jaanwar (23 December 1999) (Released) ...... Bajrangi
Krodh (2000) (Released) ...... Prem
Jwalamukhi (2000) (Released)
Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) (Released) ...... Father/Son Lawyer Team
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) (Released) ...... Maggi
Meri Jung Ka Elaan (2000) (Released)
Beti No.1 (2000) (Released) ...... Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal (2000) (Released)
Kunwara (2000) (Released) ...... Gopal
Mela (7 January 2000) (Released) ...... Inspector Pakkad Singh
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (14 January 2000) (Released) ...... Inspector Parab
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (15 January 2000) (Released) ...... Tour Manager Chirkund
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (21 January 2000) (Released) ...... Pappu Junior
Badal (11 February 2000) (Released) ...... Gulel Singh Rangoli
Dil Hi Dil Mein (21 April 2000) (Released)
Hum To Mohabbat Karega26 May 2000) (Released) ...... Kutti
Joru Ka Ghulam (16 June 2000) (Released) ...... Kanhaiya
Deewane (11 August 2000) (Released) ...... Okay
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (24 August 2000) (Released) ...... Chatterjee
Fiza* (8 September 2000) (Released) ...... Laughing Club Comic
Shikari* (6 October 2000) (Released) ...... Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
Aaghaaz* (6 October 2000) (Released) ...... Rajni Deva
Raju Chacha (20 December 2000) (Released) ...... Jaddu
Farz (12 January 2001) (Released)
Aashiq (26 January 2001) (Released)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (9 March 2001) (Released) ...... Pappu Bhai
Censor (6 April 2001) (Released) ...... Vikramjeet'S First Assistant
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (29 June 2001) (Released) ...... Aslam Bhai
Lajja (31 August 2001) (Released)
Nayak (7 September 2001) (Released) ...... TV Cameraman Topi
Ajnabee (22 September 2001) (Released) ...... Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
Dial 100 (5 October 2001) (Released)
Asoka (26 October 2001) (Released) ...... Magadha Soldier
Arjun Devaa (23 November 2001) (Released)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (14 December 2001) (Released)
Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa (21 December 2001) (Released) ...... Appu Khote
Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) (Released) ...... Subramaniam
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (18 January 2002) (Released)
Yeh Mohabbat Hai (8 February 2002) (Released) ...... Jaggi
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (22 February 2002) (Released) ...... Pakhandee Baba
Angaar -The Fire (5 April 2002) (Released)
Badmash No.1 (26 April 2002) (Released)
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (26 April 2002) (Released) ...... Paresh Chaval (Painter)
Awara Paagal Deewana (21 June 2002 (Released)...Chhota Chhatri
Humraaz (5 July 2002) (Released) ...... Mr. Darshan
Jaani Dushman 16 August 2002) (Released) ...... Parwana
Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat(13 September 2002 (Released)...Paajal
Annarth (1 November 2002 .....Ben Bose, Music Director
Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar 15 November 2002 (Released) .....Natwar
Karz - The Burden Of Truth (6 December 2002)..... Juggi
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (27 December 2002) (Released)
Kucch To Hai (24 January 2003) (Released) .....Popatlal (As Johny Lever)
Khushi (7 February 2003) (Released)
Kaash Aap Hamare Hote (14 February 2003) ..... Native Indian Black Face
Indian Babu (7 March 2003) (Released)
Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (9 May 2003) (Released)
Andaaz (23 May 2003) (Released) ...... G.I. Joe (As Johny Lever)
Chalte Chalte (13 June 2003) (Released) ...... Nandu (The Roadside Drunk)
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (27 June 2003) (Released) ...... Johnny
Aisaa Kyon (8 August 2003) (Released)
Koi Mil Gaya (8 August 2003) (Released) ...... Chelaram Sukhwani
Market (12 September 2003) (Released)
Janasheen (28 November 2003) (Released) ...... Johnny Chen
God Only Knows (16 January 2004) (Released) ...... Road Babe
Hatya - The Murderer (15 October 2004) (Released)
Aabra Ka Daabra (24 December 2004) (Released)
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2005) (Released) ...... Chitra Gupta
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (28 January 2005) (Released) ...... Yadav
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Kare (29 April 2005) (Released) ...... Pashabhai
Deewane Huye Pagal (25 November 2005) (Released) ...... Murgan
Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? (17 February 2006) (Released)
Banana Brothers (17 March 2006) (Released)
Saawan: The Love Season (6 April 2006)....... Akhil rao
36 China Town (5 May 2006) (Released) ...... KK
Phir Hera Pheri (9 June 2006) (Released) ...... Munna
Chashmebahadur (2006) (Released)
Sandwich (2006) (Released)
Fool n Final (2007)
Race (2008) (Released)
Khallballi (2008) (To be released on December 2009)
Kaash... Mere Hote (2008) (To Go On Floor)
Nidar - The Fearless (2008) (Post-production)
Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin (2008) (Post-production)
Mr Tikdambaaz (2008) (Post-production)
Aur Phir Ek Din (2008) (Stuck/On Hold)
Zinda Dil (2008) (Stuck/On Hold)
Bekasoor? (2008) (Stuck/On Hold)
Classmates (2009) (Coming Soon)
All the Best (2009) (Released)
Aao Wish Karein (2009)
De Dana Dan (2009) (Released)
Dulha Mil Gaya (January 8 2010) ...... Krish

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[edit] Playback Singer

Chalbaaz (8 December 1989) (Released)
Ravan Raaj (23 June 1995) (Released)
Achanak (12 June 1998) (Released)
Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa (21 December 2001) (Released)

[edit] Awards

1997: Star Screen Award for Best Comedian: Raja Hindustani ^[2]
1998: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Deewana Mastana
1999: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Dulhe Raja
2002: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role: Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega^[3]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

http://www.johnylever.in - official website
Johny Lever at the Internet Movie Database
http://johny.sifymax.com/| Johny Lever on Zee TV
http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98dec09/nation.htm#7 Johnny Lever Convicted
http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html
http://www.movietalkies.com/artists/index.asp?ArtistId=49419
http://sify.com/johny/index.php
http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html
Johnny Lever Tour Information @ LiveisBetter

[0] ttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/07/stories/2009010758760200.htm

[1] Johnny Lever - Awards and Nominations Internet Movie Database.

[2] Awards Internet Movie Database.

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