What is Johnny Lever doing now? Age, Relationship, Nationality

Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of Birth	August 14, 1957
Spouse	Sujatha Lever
Fact	Loved movies while growing up.

Johnny Lever is an Indian actor and comedian. He was born on August 14, 1957 in Pune, India. His parents were of Indian descent. He has four siblings. He was educated at the D. G. Ruparel College in Mumbai.

Lever began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1980s. He soon began acting in Hindi films. Some of his most notable roles have been in the films “Baazigar” (1993), “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995), “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” (2001), “Main Hoon Na” (2004), and “Om Shanti Om” (2007).

Lever has won several awards for his work in films, including the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian in 1996 and 2000. He was also awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honor, in 2009.

Lever’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million. He has been married to Sujatha since 1985. The couple has two children.

General Info

Full Name	Johnny Lever
Date Of Birth	August 14, 1957
Height	1.75 m
Profession	Comedian, Actor
Nationality	Indian

Family

Spouse	Sujatha Lever
Children	Jamie Lever, Jessey Lever
Parents	Karunamma Janumala, Prakash Rao Janumala
Siblings	Jimmy Moses

Accomplishments

Awards	Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
Nominations	IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
Movies	Judaai, Dilwale, Dulhe Raja, Phir Hera Pheri, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Baazigar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Beti No.1, Anjaam, Deewana Mastana, Joru Ka Ghulam, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Ishq, Khiladi, All the Best: Fun Begins, Housefull 2, Golmaal 3, Raja Hindustani, Awara Paagal D...

Social profile links

IMDB	http://imdb.com/name/nm0505323

Facts

#	Fact
1	Starred in the shelved film Gouri Shankar Movies DIWANAPAN (1990) Starring Sudha Chandran,Bhavna Pandit,Satyen Kappu,A.K. Hangal,Johny Lever,Goga Kapoor,Mohan Choti, Sanjay Bachchan,Satyen Kappu. Music by Kishan Sandhu. Produced by Sanjay Bachchan,Asha Shahi, Directed Rakesh Sinha.
2	Bollywood actor Jimmy Mosses is his younger brother.
3	Incorrectly listed as older brother of Bollywood actor Jhony Nirmal.
4	Is frequently used by director duo Abbas-Mustan.
5	Started doing stand up comedy when he was 10.
6	Loved movies while growing up.
7	Dropped out of school after 7th grade.
8	He was born in Andhra Pradesh, where his family originated from. After coming to Mumbai, he worked in various places and took on the name Johnny Lever.
9	Father of Jessey Lever
10	One of India's top comic actors
11	He used to work for Hindustan Lever Limited (a Unilever company). That's where the "Lever" in his name comes from.

Movies

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Kaanta	1998
Tirchhi Topiwale	1998		Kadak K. Pillay (as Johny Lever)
Dil Deewana Maane Na	1997
Himalay Putra	1997		Joe
Judge Mujrim	1997		Havaldar Amar Lokhande (as Johny Lever)
Kaalia	1997
Ishq	1997		Ranjit's brother-in-law (as Johny Lever)
Krishna Arjun	1997		Rocky
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi	1997		Bandaged Patient on Street (as Jhonny Lever)
Deewana Mastana	1997		Gaffoor (as Johny Lever)
Ghoonghat	1997		Pandit Vishwanath (as Johny Lever)
Yes Boss	1997		Madhav Lalwani (as Johny Lever)
Do Ankhen Barah Hath	1997
Koyla	1997		Shanker's Friend (as Johny Lever)
Agni Morcha	1997
Jodidar	1997		Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / ...
Auzaar	1997		Peter (as Johney Lever)
Judaai	1997		Hiralal (Hari) (as Johny Lever)
Daayen	1997
Bhishma	1996		Natwar (as Johny Lever)
Hahakaar	1996		Chamcha (as Johny Lever)
Jaan	1996		Damru (as Johny Lever)
Raja Hindustani	1996		Balvant Singh
Sapoot	1996
Rangbaaz	1996
Dushman Duniya Ka	1996		Head-master / College Lecturer
Indian	1996		Dubbing artiste.
Jeet	1996		Piajee (as Johny Lever)
Daraar	1996		Hari (as Johny Lever)
Himmatvar	1996
Agni Prem	1996
Inteqam Ke Sholay	1995
Haqeeqat	1995		Tony (as Johny Lever)
Gambler	1995		Havaldar Babulal (as Johny Lever)
Ram Shastra	1995		Raja
Rock Dancer	1995		Police Inspector
Criminal	1995		Changhu (as Johny Lever)
Ravan Raaj: A True Story	1995		Chameli - Eunuch
Jai Vikraanta	1995		Stage Actor
Karan Arjun	1995		Lenghaiya
Mohini	1995	TV Movie	Bhola
Aag Andhi Aur Toofan	1994
Ekka Raja Rani	1994		Guruji (Dancemaster)
Juaari	1994
Mr. Azaad	1994	uncredited
Yaar Gaddar	1994		Police Inspector
Main Khiladi Tu Anari	1994		Dhansukh
Prem Yog	1994		Raghu Khureshi
Dilbar	1994		Aragutam Tunga Pillai (as Jony Lever)
Saajan Ka Ghar	1994		Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose
Anjaam	1994		Champa Chameli
Kanoon	1994
Zamane Se Kya Darna	1994		Pickpocket
Bhagyawan	1994		Jhoney (as Jhoney Lever)
Masti	1994
Aasoo Bane Angaarey	1993
Mahakaal	1993		Canteen & Hotel Manager (as Johney Lever)
Zabaan Sambhal Ke	1993	TV Series	Johney Utolandand
Kasam Teri Kasam	1993
Aulad Ke Dushman	1993		Johnny
Baazigar	1993		Babulal - Head Servant
Santaan	1993		Kaalia
Aag Toofan	1993
Ghayaal	1993
Anari	1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja	1993		Sub Insp. Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan (as Johny Lever)
Game	1993		Jaggu
Rani Aur Maharani	1993
Tilak	1992
Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge	1992
Naach Govinda Naach	1992
Chamatkar	1992/I		Battery - Clerk / Cricket commentator
Khiladi	1992		Anna Pillai
Humlaa	1992		Madanlal
Jungle Ka Beta	1992
Main Hoon Sherni	1992
Ajooba Kudrat Ka	1991
Narasimha	1991		Tempo dada
Sapnon Ka Mandir	1991
Dastoor	1991
Ramgarh Ke Sholay	1991
Vishnu-Devaa	1991		Havaldar #1 (as Johny Lever)
Maskari	1991
Kishen Kanhaiya	1990		Lobo
Kafan	1990
Dil	1990	as Johney Lever
Bandh Darwaza	1990		Gopi
Ghanchakkar	1990
Bhutacha Bhau	1989		Gappaji
Doosra Kanoon	1989	TV Movie	Johny (as Johny Lever)
Golmaal Again	2017	announced rumored
Majboor	1989
Hotel Beautifool	2016		Harry Singh
Mujrim	1989/I		Shankar's PA (uncredited)
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd	2016		Chooza
Teri Payal Mere Geet	1989		Dubey - Paanwala
Dilwale	2015		Money Bhai
Main Azaad Hoon	1989		Protester (uncredited)
Rang	2014/I
Chaalbaaz	1989
Entertainment	2014		Habibullah Shiekh (as Johny Lever)
Kala Bazaar	1989		Kutti
Singh Saab the Great	2013		Gulwinder - Gullu
Jaadugar	1989		Nilkant
Boss	2013/I		Inspector Zorawar Singh
Ilaaka	1989		Chhote Sami
Enemmy	2013		Eric Collaco
Suryaa: An Awakening	1989
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2	2013		Bunty
Aakhri Adaalat	1988		Havaldar
Deewana Main Deewana	2013
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam	1988		Srivastav's servant
Khiladi 786	2012		Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka	1988
Housefull 2	2012		Vishwas Patil
Tezaab	1988		Munna's friend
Chaar Din Ki Chandni	2012
Hero Hiralal	1988		Havaldar (as Johny Lever)
Players	2012
Soorma Bhopali	1988
Tell Me O Kkhuda	2011		Pandurang P.
Hatya	1988		Lohar (as Johny Lever)
Be-Careful	2011		Lobo (as Johny Lever)
Kasam	1988		Budhu
Love Mein Gum	2011		Sukhia
Parivaar	1987	as Johny Lever
Bin Bulaye Baraati	2011		Sajjan Singh / Badi Bi
Jalwa	1987		Murthy
Masti Express	2011		Veerubhai (as Johny Lever)
Faqeer Badshah	1987
Yamla Pagla Deewana	2011		Jeweler
Main Balwan	1986
Golmaal 3	2010		Puppy Bhai
Love 86	1986		Uttam (as Johny Lever)
Khatta Meetha	2010		'Award' Anushuman
Tum Par Hum Qurban	1985
Prem Kaa Game	2010		Ramnik Chedda
Dard Ka Rishta	1982		Jhonny
Bhavnao Ko Samjho	2010		Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever)
Yeh Rishta Na Tootay	1981		Poster Boy (as Johny Liver)
Dulha Mil Gaya	2010		Hussain Bhai
Kaash Mere Hote	2009		I G Danda
De Dana Dan	2009		Kaala Krishna Murari
Aao Wish Karein	2009		Hitchcock (as Johny Lever)
All the Best: Fun Begins	2009		Tobu
Paying Guests	2009		Ballu Singh
Kirkit	2009		Rapid Raghavan / Babu Bajrangi / Kala Baba
Dhoondte Reh Jaoge	2009		Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh
Khallballi: Fun Unlimited	2008
Koncham Kottaga...	2008
Race	2008/I		Max - Marriage Registrar
God Only Knows!	2007		Road Babe
Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever	2007		Ghanshyam Dhanwani
Fool N Final	2007		Kittu Pilot
Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko	2006
Chashme Bahaddar	2006		Mokashi - Librarian
Phir Hera Pheri	2006		Munnabhai
36 China Town	2006		K.K. (as Johny Lever)
Saawan... The Love Season	2006		Funsukh
Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?	2006		Banta Singh - Basketball Coach
Deewane Huye Paagal	2005		Murugan
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum	2005		Narrator
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen	2005		Pashabhai (as Johny Lever)
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav	2005		Yadav
Dil Ke Pechey Pechey'	2005		Arjun's friend (as Jhonny Lever)
Gilli Gilli Atta	2005
Zinda Dil	2005
Navra Mazha Navsacha	2004		Nepali
Hatya: The Murder	2004		Paid Mourner
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin	2004		Chitra Gupta
Aabra Ka Daabra	2004		Maneklal (as Jhony Lever)
Aaj Jaana Hai Ke Pyaar Kya Ha	2004
Janasheen	2003		Johnny Chen
Market	2003	as Johnny Fever
Koi... Mil Gaya	2003		Chelaram Sukhwani
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon	2003		Johnny
Chalte Chalte	2003		Nandu (the roadside drunk)
Andaaz	2003		Girdhar Inder Jaunpurwala 'G.I. Joe' (as Johny Lever)
Kaise Kahoon Ke... Pyaar Hai	2003		Sandwich
Indian Babu	2003
Kash... Aap Hamare Hote	2003		Native Indian Black face
Khushi	2003/I		Milestone
Kucch To Hai	2003		Popatlal (as Jonny Lever)
Aisaa Kyon	2003		Janardhan Johnny
Baap Ka Baap	2003		Inspector Pratap Tungare
Lift Karadey Remix	2003	Short
Angaar: The Fire	2002
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa	2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye	2002		Police Officer (as Johny Lever)
Karz: The Burden of Truth	2002		Jugnu (as Johny Lever)
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar	2002		Natwar (as Jhonny Lever)
Annarth	2002		Ben Bose, music director
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani	2002		Parwana
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare	2002		Subramaniam (as Johny Lever)
Humraaz	2002		Mr. Darshan (as Johny Lever)
Awara Paagal Deewana	2002		Chhota Chhatri
Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat	2002		Paaji
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai	2002		Paresh Chaval (Painter) (as Johny Lever)
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge	2002		Pakhandee Baba
Yeh Mohabbat Hai	2002		Jaggi
500 Ka Note	2002
Badmaash No.1	2002
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya	2001		Appu Khote
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...	2001		Haldiram
Ajnabee	2001		Banu Pradhan (B.P.) (as Johny Lever)
Lajja	2001		Fakhruddin
Ashoka the Great	2001		Magadha Soldier
Nayak: The Real Hero	2001		Topi
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega	2001		Aslam Bhai
Zaroorat	2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke	2001		Pappu Bhai
Jeetenge Hum	2001
Censor	2001		Jhony (Vikramjeet's first assistant) (as Jhony Lever)
Aashiq	2001		Fiance
Farz	2001		Taxi
Arjun Devaa	2001	uncredited
Khatarnak	2000
Krodh	2000		Prem
Meri Jung Ka Elaan	2000
Raju Chacha	2000		Jaddu (as Johny Lever)
Ghaath	2000		Screwdriver
Beti No. 1	2000		Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
Aaghaaz	2000		Rajni Deva
Shikari	2000		Jafrani
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal	2000		Nanhey (as Jhony Lever)
Fiza	2000		Laughing Club Comic (as Jhonny Lever)
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai	2000		Chatterjee (as Johny Lever)
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa	2000		Maggi (as Johny Lever)
Deewane	2000		Okay
Kunwara	2000		Gopal (as Jhony Lever)
Joru Ka Ghulam	2000		Kanhaiya (as Jhonny Lever)
Hum To Mohabbat Karega	2000		Kutti
Dil Hi Dil Mein	2000		Professor
Hadh Kar Di Aapne	2000		Father / Son lawyer team (as Johny Lever)
Badal	2000		Guler Mehndi
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani	2000		Pappu Junior
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge	2000		Tour Manager Chirkund (as Johny Lever)
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai	2000		Insp. Parab (uncredited)
Mela	2000		Insp. Pakkad Singh (as Johny Lever)
Bhootni	2000
Jwalamukhi	2000
Krishna Tere Desh Mein	2000
Benaam	1999		Munna Mobile (as Johny Lever)
Sirf Tum	1999		Niranjan
Jaanwar	1999		Bajrangi
Khoobsurat	1999		Natwar (Sanju's friend) (as Johny Lever)
Heera Lal Panna Lal	1999		Panna Lal (as Johny Lever)
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain	1999		Sattu
Hello Brother	1999		Havaldar Hatella
Baadshah	1999		Ram Lal
Munnibai	1999
Anari No. 1	1999		Daler Peti Wala (uncredited)
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka	1999		Johnny
International Khiladi	1999		Focus (Payal's Cameraman) (as Johny Lever)
Laawaris	1999		Gaflet (as Johny Lever)
Daag: The Fire	1999		Sundar
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain	1999		Sunny Goel / Sunny Deol / Dharmendra (Dharamji) / ... (as Johny Lever)
Aaya Yauwan Jhoom Ke	1999
Dulhan Banoo Main Teri	1999		Radhey Shyam (as Johnny Whisky)
Sarfarosh-E-Hind	1999		Babu Khabardar
The Way we Do It	1999	Short
Barsaat Ki Raat	1998
Kareeb	1998		Bighelaal
Maut	1998
Wajood	1998		Inspector Rahim Khan (as Johny Lever)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai	1998		Col. Almeida, Camp Manager (as Johny Lever)
Soldier	1998/II		Mohan / Sohan (as Johny Lever)
Barood	1998		Presenter
Iski Topi Uske Sarr	1998		Gabbar Singh / Mogamba / John Lobo
Dulhe Raja	1998		Bankhey (hotel manager) (as Johny Lever)
Achanak	1998		Joni / Moni / Toni (as Johny Lever)
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai	1998		Mahesh
Mard	1998
Keemat: They Are Back	1998		Sub Inspector Ultappan (as Johney Lever)
Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger	1998		Gopi / Himself
Ustadon Ke Ustad	1998
Miss 420	1998		Tony Fernandes
Ajnabi Saaya	1998
Do Numbri	1998
Ganga Ki Kasam	1998
Hitler	1998		O Men

Music Department

Title	Year	Status
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya	2001	playback singer
Heera Lal Panna Lal	1999	playback singer - as Johny Lever
Chaalbaaz	1989	playback singer

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya	2001	performer: "Aamdani Atthani"

Thanks

Title	Year	Status	Character
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum	2005	special thanks
Anari No. 1	1999	special thanks - as Johny Lever

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Comedy Nights with Kapil	2014-2016	TV Series	Himself
Banana Brothers	2003		Himself
Bollywood im Alpenrausch	2000	TV Special documentary	Himself (uncredited)
Anmol	1993		Himself (Special Appearance)
Ek Nai Paheli	1984		Himself (as Johny Lever)

Awards

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2002	Popular Award	Zee Cine Awards	Best Comedian	Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
1999	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Comedian/Comedienne	Dulhe Raja (1998)
1998	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Comedian/Comedienne	Deewana Mastana (1997)
1997	Screen	Screen Weekly Awards	Best Perfomance in a Comic Role - Male	Raja Hindustani (1996)

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2013	Apsara Award	Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards	Best Actor in a Comic Role	Housefull 2 (2012)
2011	Popular Award	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Performance in a Comic Role	Golmaal 3 (2010)
2010	Popular Award	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Performance in a Comic Role	De Dana Dan (2009)
2004	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Actor in a Comic Role	Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
2004	Screen	Screen Weekly Awards	Best Performance in a Comic Role	Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
2004	Popular Award	Zee Cine Awards	Best Performance in a Comic Role	Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
2003	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Performance in a Comic Role	Humraaz (2002)
2003	Screen	Screen Weekly Awards	Best Performance in a Comic Role	Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
2002	Popular Award	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Performance in a Comic Role	Ajnabee (2001)
2002	Popular Award	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Performance in a Comic Role	Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
2002	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Comedian/Comedienne	Ajnabee (2001)
2001	Popular Award	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Performance in a Comic Role	Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
2001	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Comedian/Comedienne	Kunwara (2000)
2001	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Comedian/Comedienne	Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
2001	Screen	Screen Weekly Awards	Best Performance in a Comic Role	Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
1993	Filmfare Award	Filmfare Awards	Best Comedian/Comedienne	Baazigar (1993)