# Johnny Lever

Johnny Lever (Kanigiri, 14 augustus 1957) is een Indiaas acteur die voornamelijk in Hindi films speelt.

## Biografie

Lever, die opgroeide Bombay, kon zijn middelbare school niet afmaken omdat ze het thuis niet breed hadden. Hij zocht naar manieren om geld te verdienen, zoals met het imiteren van bekende Bollywood-acteurs en door te dansen op Bollywoodnummers. Hij bracht zijn jongere jaren ook door in Haiderabad waar hij de fijne kneepjes van het komedievak leerde en begon zo een succesvolle carrière in de stand-upcomedy. Hij ging op tour met onder andere acteur Amitabh Bachchan in 1982. Acteur Sunil Dutt merkte Levers talent op en bood hem een rol in zijn eigen eerste geproduceerde film Dard Ka Rishta aan.
Inmiddels is Lever in meer dan driehonderd films te zien, in voornamelijk komische bijrollen. Zijn zoon Jesse Lever en dochter Jamie Lever zijn ook de filmwereld ingestapt.

## Filmografie
### Films

| Jaar | Film | Rol | Opmerking |
| 1981 | Yeh Rishta Na Tootay | posterboy | |
| 1982 | Dard Ka Rishta | Johnny | |
| 1985 | Tum Par Hum Qurban | Johnny | |
| 1986 | Love 86 | Uttam | |
| 1986 | Main Balwaan | ober in Peters bar | |
| 1987 | Jalwa | Moorthy | |
| 1987 | Parivaar | | |
| 1987 | Faqeer Badshah | Hero | |
| 1988 | Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam | Srivastavs butler | |
| 1988 | Kasam | Budhu | |
| 1988 | Hatya | smit | |
| 1988 | Aakhri Adalat | politieagent | |
| 1988 | Hitler | O Men | |
| 1988 | Tofha Mohabbat Ka | Chela Ramani | |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | politieagent | |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Munna's vriend | |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali | | |
| 1989 | Suryaa | | |
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Chhote Sami | |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Shankars assistent | |
| 1989 | Chambu Gabale | | Marathi film |
| 1989 | Jaadugar | Nilkant | |
| 1989 | Kala Bazar | Kutti Chaiwala | |
| 1989 | ChaalBaaz | tantrik Johnny Baba | |
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | protesteerder | |
| 1989 | Bhatucha Bhau | Gappaji | Marathi film |
| 1989 | Majboor | gevangene | |
| 1990 | Kafan | Badam | |
| 1990 | Khatarnak | politieagent | Marathi film |
| 1990 | Ghanchakkar | dokter | |
| 1990 | Bandh Darwaza | Gopi | |
| 1990 | Raeeszada | | |
| 1990 | Dhadaka | dief | Marathi film |
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | Lobo | |
| 1990 | Dil | | |
| 1991 | Farishtay | | in nummer "Saat Kunwaron" |
| 1991 | Pagalpan | | |
| 1991 | Maskari | | Marathi film |
| 1991 | Vishnu-Devaa | politieagent nr. 1 | |
| 1991 | Ramgarh Me Sholay | | |
| 1991 | Dastoor | Ramkumar Bedil | |
| 1991 | Ajooba Kudrat Ka | | |
| 1991 | Narsimha | Tempo Dada | |
| 1991 | Sapnon Ka Mandir | Malkani | |
| 1992 | Jungle Ka Beta | detective Hiralal | |
| 1992 | Main Hoon Sherni | | |
| 1992 | Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge | | |
| 1992 | Khiladi | Anna Pillai | |
| 1992 | Humla | Madanlal | |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | cricketcommentator | |
| 1992 | Naach Govinda Naach | | |
| 1992 | Tilak | agent Lakhan | |
| 1993 | Rani Aur Maharani | | |
| 1993 | Bira Bego Aaije Re | | Rajasthani film |
| 1993 | Anyayacha Pratikar | | Marathi film |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | Muthuswamy | |
| 1993 | Teri Payal Mere Geet | Dubey | |
| 1993 | Yugandhar | Bala | |
| 1993 | Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Harshad Topi | |
| 1993 | Anari | Babu | |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | agent Rang Birangi | |
| 1993 | Anmol | | |
| 1993 | Ghayaal | Johnny | |
| 1993 | Santaan | Kaalia | |
| 1993 | Baazigar | Babulal | |
| 1993 | Aulad Ke Dushman | Johnny | |
| 1993 | Bhookamp | Murli | |
| 1993 | Game | Jaggu | |
| 1993 | Aag Ka Toofan | | |
| 1993 | Sanam Teri Kasam | | |
| 1994 | Masti | | |
| 1994 | Bhagyawan | Johnny | |
| 1994 | Mahakaal | hotelmanager | |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | zakkenroller | |
| 1994 | Kanoon | Lakhiya | |
| 1994 | Anjaam | Champa Chameli | |
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Dilip K. Bose/Champa Bose | |
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Guruji | |
| 1994 | Juaari | Salim Tension | |
| 1994 | Prem Yog | Raghu Khureshi | |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Dhansukh | |
| 1994 | Criminal | Changhu | |
| 1994 | Yaar Gaddar | politieagent | |
| 1994 | Mr. Azaad | | |
| 1994 | Aag Andhi Aur Toofan | | |
| 1994 | Dilbar | Aragutam | |
| 1995 | Inteqam Ke Sholey | | |
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Linghaiyya | |
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta | podiumartiest | |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Chameli | |
| 1995 | Rock Dancer | politieagent | |
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | journalist Raja | |
| 1995 | Haqeeqat | Tony | |
| 1995 | Gambler | agent Babulal | |
| 1996 | Jaan | Damru | |
| 1996 | Agni Prem | | |
| 1996 | Himmatwar | | |
| 1996 | Hahakar | Chamcha | |
| 1996 | Daraar | Hari | |
| 1996 | Bhishma | Natwar | |
| 1996 | Rangbaaz | | |
| 1996 | Sapoot | Deva | |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Balvant Singh | |
| 1996 | Jeet | Piajee | |
| 1996 | Dushman Duniya Ka | hoofdmeester | |
| 1997 | Jodidar | saree-verkoper | |
| 1997 | Daayen | | |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | Pandit Vishwanat | |
| 1997 | Judaai | Hiralal | |
| 1997 | Auzaar | Peter | |
| 1997 | Kaalia | Khan Dada | |
| 1997 | Himalay Putra | Joe | |
| 1997 | Agni Morcha | | |
| 1997 | Koyla | Shankers vriend | |
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Rickshaw Walla | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Madhav Advani | |
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | Amar Lokhande | |
| 1997 | Krishna Arjun | Rocky | |
| 1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | verwonde man op straat | |
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Ghafoor | |
| 1997 | Ishq | Ranjits zwager | |
| 1998 | Barsaat Ki Raat | | |
| 1998 | Yeh Aashiqui Meri | | |
| 1998 | Mere Do Anmol Ratan | Johnny | |
| 1998 | Kaanta | | |
| 1998 | Ganga Ki Kasam | qawwali-zanger | |
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Tony Fernandes | |
| 1998 | Pyasi Atma | | |
| 1998 | Do numbri | Damru | |
| 1998 | Ustadon Ke Ustad | | |
| 1998 | Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger | Gopi | |
| 1998 | Keemat: They Are Back | politieagent Ultappan/Kirappan | |
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | | |
| 1998 | Jiyaala | | |
| 1998 | Mard | Bindas | |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Mahesh | |
| 1998 | Achanak | Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor | |
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | Bankhey | |
| 1998 | Kareeb | Bighelal | |
| 1998 | Iski Topi Uske Sar | Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo | |
| 1998 | Ajnabi Saaya | | |
| 1998 | Barood | presentator | |
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | Kadak K. Pillay | |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Kol. Almeida | |
| 1998 | Soldier | Mohan/Sohan | |
| 1998 | Wajood | Rahim Khan | |
| 1998 | Maut | | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh-E-Hind | Babu Khabardar | |
| 1999 | Heeralal Pannalal | Pannalal/ zichzelf | |
| 1999 | Ganga Ki Kasam | | |
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Main Teri | Radhey Shyam | |
| 1999 | Munnibai | Kammal Khan | |
| 1999 | Aaya Yauwan Jhoom Ke | | |
| 1999 | Kadhalar Dinam | professor | Tamil film |
| 1999 | Benaam | Munna Mobile | |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Sunny Goel | |
| 1999 | Daag-The Fire | Sundar | |
| 1999 | Laawaris | Gaflet | |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Focus | |
| 1999 | Anari No. 1 | Daler Petiwala | |
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Johnny | |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Niranjan | |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Ramlal | |
| 1999 | Hello Brother | agent Hatella | |
| 1999 | Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Sattu | |
| 1999 | Khoobsurat | Natwar | |
| 1999 | Jaanwar | Bajrangi | |
| 1999 | Sindur Khela | | |
| 2000 | Krodh | Prem | |
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | | |
| 2000 | Krishna Tere Desh Mein | | |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Vader-zoonadvocatenteam | |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Maggi | |
| 2000 | Meri Jung Ka Elaan | | |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Mulayamchand | |
| 2000 | Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal | Nanhey | |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Gopal | |
| 2000 | Mela | agent Pakkad Singh | |
| 2000 | Bhootni | | |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai | agent Parab | |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Tour manager Chirkund | |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Pappu Junior | |
| 2000 | Badal | Guler Mehndi | |
| 2000 | Dil Hi Dil Mein | Professor Jack | |
| 2000 | Hum To Mohabbat Karega | Kutti | |
| 2000 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Kanhaiya | |
| 2000 | Deewane | Okay | |
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Chatterjee | |
| 2000 | Fiza | komiek | |
| 2000 | Shikari | Jafrani Sindhi | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Rajni Deva | |
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | Jaddu | |
| 2000 | Ghaath | Screwdriver | |
| 2000 | Khatarnak | agent Pratap Tungare | |
| 2001 | Farz | Taxi | |
| 2001 | Aashiq | verloofde | |
| 2001 | Jeetenge Hum | | |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Pappu Bhai | |
| 2001 | Censor | Vikramjeets assistant | |
| 2001 | Zaroorat | | |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Aslam Bhai | |
| 2001 | Lajja | Fakhruddin | |
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero | cameraman Topi | |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Banu Pradhan | |
| 2001 | Asoka | Magadha-soldaat | |
| 2001 | Arjun Devaa | | |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Haldiram | |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Appu Khote | |
| 2002 | Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare | Subramaniam | |
| 2002 | 500 Ka Note | | |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | | |
| 2002 | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Jaggi | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Pakhandee Baba | |
| 2002 | Angaar - The Fire | | |
| 2002 | Badmaash No. 1 | | |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Paresh Chaval | |
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana | Chhota Chhatri | |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Mr. Darshan | |
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Parwana | |
| 2002 | Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat | Paaji | |
| 2002 | Annarth | Ben Bose | |
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar | Natwar | |
| 2002 | Karz - The Burden of Truth | Jugnu | |
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | politieagent | |
| 2003 | Kucch To Hai | Popatlal | |
| 2003 | Khushi | Milestone | |
| 2003 | Kaash Aap Hamare Hote | Native Indian Black Face | |
| 2003 | Indian Babu | Mr. Patel/schoolhoofd "Patel Bond 008" | |
| 2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai | Sandwich | |
| 2003 | Andaaz | G. I. Joe | |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Nandu | |
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Johnny | |
| 2003 | Aisaa Kyon | Janardhan Johnny | |
| 2003 | Koi Mil Gaya | Chelaram Sukhwani | |
| 2003 | Market | | |
| 2003 | Janasheen | Johnny Chen | |
| 2004 | Aaj Jaana Hai Ke Pyaar Kya Hai | | |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nanin | Chitra Gupta | |
| 2004 | Navra Mazha Navsacha | Bahadur | Marathi film |
| 2004 | Hatya: The Murder | betaalde begrafenisbezoeker | |
| 2004 | Aabra Ka Daabra | Maneklal | |
| 2005 | Dil Ke Peeche Peeche | Arjuns vriend | |
| 2005 | Zinda Dil | | |
| 2005 | Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Yadav | |
| 2005 | Gilli Gilli Atta | | |
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Pashabhai | |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Murugan | |
| 2006 | Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? | Banta Singh | |
| 2006 | Saawan... The Love Season | Funsukh | |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | KK | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Munna | |
| 2006 | Chashme Bahaddar | Mokashi | |
| 2006 | Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko | Badalswami Maharaj | Marathi film |
| 2007 | Fool n Final | Kittu Pilot | |
| 2007 | Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever | Ghansham Dhanwani | |
| 2007 | God Only Knows! | Road Babe | |
| 2008 | Thela No. 501 | | Bhojpuri |
| 2008 | Race | Max | |
| 2008 | Koncham Kottaga... | | Telugu |
| 2008 | Khallbali: Fun Unlimited | | |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Parvez Asharraf/Rabbar Singh | |
| 2009 | Kirkit | Rapid Raghavan/Babu Bajrangi/Kala Baba | |
| 2009 | Paying Guests | Ballu Singh | |
| 2009 | All the Best: Fun Begins | Tobu | |
| 2009 | Aao Wish Karein | Hitchchock | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Kala Krishna Murari | |
| 2009 | Kaash Mere Hote | I G Danda | |
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | Hussain Bhai | |
| 2010 | Bhavnaon Ko Samjho | Vinayak Vasudev Harne | |
| 2010 | Prem Kaa Game | Ramnik Chedda | |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Anshuman | |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Pappi Bhai | |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Sukhia | Pakistaanse film |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | juwelier | |
| 2011 | Be-careful | Lobo | Punjabi film |
| 2011 | Masti Express | Veeru Bhai | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Sajjan Singh | |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Khuda | Pandurang P. | |
| 2012 | Players | MC | |
| 2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | Kaan Singh | |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Vishwas Patil | |
| 2012 | Deewana Main Deewana | echtgenoot | |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | agent Bhalerao Kambli | |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Bunty | |
| 2013 | Boss | agent Zorawar Singh | |
| 2013 | Singh Saab the Great | Gulwinder | |
| 2014 | Entertainment | Habibulla | |
| 2014 | My Father Godfather | regisseur | korte film |
| 2014 | Rang | | Tulu film |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Money Bhai | |
| 2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Chooza | |
| 2017 | Machine | Darpan Gopal | |
| 2017 | Hotel Beautifool | Harry Singh | |
| 2017 | Masti Nahi Sasti | | |
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | schoolhoofd | Gujarati film |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Pappu Passport | |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Pappi Bhai | |
| 2018 | Gara | | Kannada film |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Raju | |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Winston Churchgate | |
| 2020 | Coolie No.1 | agent Jagjit Godbole | |
| 2021 | Safaibaaz - The Scavenger | professor Rao | |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | docent Gagan Chandra D'Costa | gastoptreden |
| 2022 | Cirkus | Polson Dada | |
| 2022 | Jaysuk Zdpayo | Mansukh | Gujarati film |
| 2023 | Bad Boy | Poltu | |
| 2023 | Aflatoon | Nawab Wajid Ali | Marathi film |
| 2024 | Lantrani | politieagent | |
| 2024 | I Want To Talk | klusjesman | |
| 2025 | Badass Ravi Kumar | Raja | |
| 2025 | Be Happy | Gopi | |

### Televisie en Webseries

| Jaar | Serie | Rol | Platform | Opmerking |
| 1993 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Johnny Utolandand | | Afl. 29 |
| 2006 | Johny Aala Re | presentator | | |
| 2007 | Comedy Circus | jurylid | | |
| 2017–2018 | Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double | Gogol Chatterjee/ Khabri Murgai | | |
| 2023 | Pop Kaun? | Brij Kishor Trivedi | Disney+ Hotstar | |

## Discografie

| Jaar | Nummer | Album |
| 1989 | Bhoot Raja | Chaalbaaz |
| 1991 | Hilla Hilla | Ajooba Kudrat Ka |
| 1995 | Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht | Ravan Raaj |
| 1995 | Parodie | Inteqam Ke Sholey |
| 1998 | Dil Le Gaya Chor Pakdo | Achanak |
| 1999 | Yahi Hai Right Choice | Heeralal Pannalal |
| 1999 | Ae Mithun Tu Pee Ke | Heeralal Pannalal |
| 1999 | Kudi Kunwari | International Khiladi |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa |
| 2021 | Pray For India | Pray For India |

## Externe link

* (en) Johnny Lever in de Internet Movie Database
* Dit artikel of een eerdere versie ervan is een (gedeeltelijke) vertaling van het artikel Johnny Lever op de Engelstalige Wikipedia, dat onder de licentie Creative Commons Naamsvermelding/Gelijk delen valt. Zie de bewerkingsgeschiedenis aldaar.