- Johnny Lever
Infobox actor
birthname = Janardhana Rao
birthdate = birth date and age|1956|8|14
birthplace =Prakasam District ,Andhara Pradesh ,India
spouse = Ivy Sherman (2006-present) 1 childJanardhana Rao ( _te. జనార్ధన రావు) famously known as Johnny Lever ( _hi. जॉनी लीवर, born 14 August, 1956)is an actor in Bollywood known as a
comedian of great regard who has appeared in several films since the 1980s playing comic supporting roles. He was born in Amkam village in thePrakasam District ofAndhra Pradesh . [http://www.johnnylever.com/]Life & Career
Johnny Lever started off as a
comedian in real life while still at school. His beginnings as a comedian in his village were mainly comprised 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.He often appears in cameos with
Shahrukh Khan . [http://www.johnnylever.com/]Johnny Lever is a very successful comedian and he was never discouraged.He got his first break in
Indian cinema was in the film Dard Ka Rishta, thanks to the lateSunil Dutt , who saw him perform at a charity show organised byKalyanji-Anandji . Since then, Johnny has worked in more than 160 films.Even though he
mimics many people, he has created a style of his own which makes him unique.As a person, he is very close to his family that comprises his wife Sujatha and two children Jamie and Jesse. His younger brother Jimmy Moses, is too, a stand up comedian and mimcry artist. [http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html]He also starred on
Zee TV on his own show called Johny Aala Re. [http://sify.com/johny/index.php]National Anthem Controversy
On
December 8 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 terroristDawood Ibrahim {who is now in Dubai presently}. [http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98dec09/nation.htm#7]Filmography
*"
Ek Nai Paheli " (June 29 ,1984 ) (Released)
*"Tum Par Hum Quarban " (1985) (Released)
*"Love 86 " (February 14 ,1986 ) (Released) ...... Uttam (As Johny Lever)
*"Main Balwan " (November 28 ,1986 ) (Released)
*"Jalwa "(1987) (Released) ...... Muthu (The Masseur)
*"Ghar Mei Ram Gali Mein Shyam " (January 15 ,1988 ) (Released) ...... Srivastav'S Servant
*"Kasam " (April 15 ,1988 ) (Released)
*"Hatya " (June 3 ,1988 ) (Released)
*"Aakhri Adalat " (June 10 ,1988 ) (Released) ...... Havaldar
*"Hero Hiralal "(October 21 ,1988 ) (Released)
*"Tezaab "(November 10 ,1988 ) (Released)
*"Suryaa " (February 10 ,1989 ) (Released)
*"Ilaaka " (May 12 ,1989 ) (Released)
*"Mujrim "(June 28 ,1989 ) (Released) ...... Shankar'S PA
*"Jaadugar " (August 25 ,1989 ) (Released) ...... Nilkant
*"Kala Bazar " (October 6 ,1989 ) (Released)
*"Chalbaaz " (December 8 ,1989 ) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
*"Main Azaad Hoon " (December 15 ,1989 ) (Released) ...... Protester (Uncredited)
*"Kafan " (1990) (Released)
*"Khatarnak " (1990) (Released)
*"Kishen Kanhaiya " (March 9 ,1990 ) (Released) ...... Lobo
*"Bandh Darwaza " (June 1 ,1990 ) (Released)
*"Raeeszada " (1991) (Released)
*"Ajooba Kudrat Ka " (1991) (Released)
*"Vishnu Deva " (February 15 ,1991 ) (Released) ...... Havaldar #1
*"Narsimha " (July 5 ,1991 ) (Released) ...... Tempo Dada
*"Jungle Ka Beta " (1992) (Released)
*"Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge " (1992) (Released)
*"Khiladi " (January 5 ,1992 ) (Released) ...... Anna Pillai
*"Humla " (May 29 ,1992 ) (Released) ...... Shiva'S Friend
*"Chamatkar " (July 8 ,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 " (March 26 ,1993 ) (Released)
*"Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja " (April 16 ,1993 ) (Released)
*"Anmol "(August 27 ,1993 ) (Released) ...... Himself (Special Appearance)
*"Santan " (November 12 ,1993 ) (Released)
*"Baazigar "(November 12 ,1993 ) (Released) ...... Babulal
*"Aulad Ke Dushman " (December 3 ,1993 ) (Released) ...... Johny
*"Bhagyawan " (December 10 ,1993 ) (Released)
*"Masti " (1994) (Released)
*"Mahakaal " (1994) (Released)
*"Zamane " Se Kya Darna (January 14 ,1994 ) (Released)
*"Kanoon " (April 1 ,1994 ) (Released)
*"Anjaam " (April 22 ,1994 ) (Released) ...... Champa Chameli
*"Saajan Ka Ghar " (April 29 ,1994 ) (Released)
*"Ekka Raja Rani " (June 24 ,1994 ) (Released) ...... Guruji (Dancemaster)
*"Juaari " (July 8 ,1994 ) (Released)
*"Prem Yog "(August 23 ,1994 ) (Released)
*"Main Khiladi Tu Anadi " (September 23 ,1994 ) (Released) ...... Dhansukh
*"Criminal" (October 14 ,1994 ) (Released)
*"Yaar Ghaddar " (November 4 ,1994 ) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
*"Mr Azad " (December 23 ,1994 ) (Released)
*"Inteqam Ke Sholey "(1995) (Released)
*"Dilbar " (1995) (Released)
*"Karan Arjun " (January 13 , [1995 [) (Released) ...... Lenghaiya
*"Criminal " (August 4 ,1995 ) (Released)
*"Rock Dancer " (November 3 ,1995 ) (Released) ...... Police Inspector
*"Ram Shastra " (November 9 ,1995 ) (Released) ...... Raja
*"Haqeeqat " (December 29 ,1995 ) (Released) ...... Tony
*"Jaan " (May 17 ,1996 ) (Released) ...... Damru
*"Himmatwar " (June 14 ,1996 ) (Released)
*"Hahakar " (July 5 ,1996 ) (Released) ...... Chamcha
*"Daraar " (July 5 ,1996 ) (Released) ...... Hari (As Johny Lever)
*" Hindustani " (July ,1996 ) (Dubbed as Hindustani in Hindi).....PaneerSelvam (aka Subhar Lal in Hindi version)
*"Bhishma " (July 26 ,1996 ) (Released) ...... Natwar
*"Sapoot "(November 8 , [1996) (Released)
*"Raja Hindustani "(November 15 ,1996 ) (Released) ...... Balvant Singh
*"Dushman Duniya Ka "(November 22 ,1996 ) (Released)
*"Jodidar (1997) (Released)
*"Daayen (1997) (Released)
*"Ghunghat " (1997) (Released)
*"Auzaar " (February 28 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Peter
*"Judaai " (February 28 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Hiralal
*"Kaalia "(March 28 ,1997 ) (Released)
*"Himalyaputra " (April 4 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Joe
*"Agni Morcha " (April 4 ,1997 ) (Released)
*"Koyla "(April 18 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Shanker'S Friend
*"Do Aankhen Barah Haath " (July 11 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Rickshaw walla
*"Yes Boss " (July 18 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Madaman
*"Judge Mujrim "(September 12 ,1997 ) (Released)
*"Krishna Arjun " (October 1 ,1997 ) (Released)
*"Mr And Mrs Khiladi " (October 10 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Bandaged Patient On Street
*"Deewana Mastana "(October 10 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Ghafoor
*"Ishq " (November 28 ,1997 ) (Released) ...... Ranjit'S Brother-In-Law
*"Barsaat Ki Raat " (1998) (Released)
*"Yeh Aashiqui Meri "(January 16 ,1998 ) (Released)
*"Miss 420 " (January 23 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Tony Fernandes
*"Ustadon Ke Ustad " (March 20 ,1998 ) (Released)
*" "(April 3 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Gopi
*"" (April 10 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Sub Inspector Ultappan (As Johney Lever)
*"Aunty No. 1 " (May 1 ,1998 ) (Released)
*"Jiyaala " (May 1 ,1998 ) (Released)
*"Mard " (May 15 ,1998 ) (Released)
*"Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai "(May 22 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Mahesh
*"Achanak " (June 12 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Joni
*"Dulhe Raja " (July 10 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
*"Kareeb " (July 17 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Bighe Laal
*"Iski Topi Uske Sar " (July 17 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
*"Barood "(August 7 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Presenter
*"Tirchhi Topiwale " (September 11 , 1998) (Released) ...... Kadak K. Pillay
*"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai " (October 16 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
*"Soldier " (November 20 ,1998 ) (Released) ...... Mohan/Sohan (As Johny Lever)
*"Wajood " (December 11 ,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 " (January 22 ,1999 ) (Released)
*"Daag-The Fire " (February 12 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Sundar
*"Laawaris" (March 5 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Gaflet
*"International Khiladi " (March 26 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Focus
*"Anari No. 1 " (April 9 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Daler Mehndi
*"Silsila Hai Pyar Ka " (April 16 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Johnny
*"Sirf Tum " (June 11 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Niranjan
*"Baadshah " (August 27 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Ramlal
*"Hello Brother "(September 10 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Havaldar Hatella
*"Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain " (September 24 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Sattu
*"Khoobsurat "(November 26 ,1999 ) (Released) ...... Special Appearance (Song)
*"Jaanwar " (December 23 ,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 " (January 7 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Inspector Pakkad Singh
*"Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai " (January 14 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Inspector Parab
*"Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge " (January 15 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Tour Manager Chirkund
*"Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani "(January 21 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Pappu Junior
*"Badal " (February 11 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Guler Mehndi
*"Dil Hi Dil Mein "(April 21 ,2000 ) (Released)
*"Hum To Mohabbat Karega "May 26 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Kutti
*"Joru Ka Ghulam " (June 16 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Kanhaiya
*"Deewane " (August 11 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Okay
*"Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai "(August 24 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Chatterjee
*"Fiza *" (September 8 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Laughing Club Comic
*"Shikari *" (October 6 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
*"Aaghaaz *" (October 6 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Rajni Deva
*"Raju Chacha " (December 20 ,2000 ) (Released) ...... Jaddu
*"Farz " (January 12 ,2001 ) (Released)
*"Aashiq " (January 26 ,2001 ) (Released)
*"Chori Chori Chupke Chupke "(March 9 ,2001 ) (Released) ...... Pappu Bhai
*"Censor " (April 6 ,2001 ) (Released) ...... Vikramjeet'S First Assistant
*"Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega " (June 29 ,2001 ) (Released) ...... Aslam Bhai
*"Lajja " (August 31 ,2001 ) (Released)
*"Nayak " (September 7 ,2001 ) (Released) ...... TV Cameraman
*"Ajnabee " (September 22 ,2001 ) (Released) ...... Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
*"Dial 100 " (October 5 ,2001 ) (Released)
*"Asoka " (October 26 ,2001 ) (Released) ...... Magadha Soldier
*"Arjun Devaa " (November 23 ,2001 ) (Released)
*"Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham " (December 14 ,2001 ) (Released)
*"Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa " (December 21 ,2001 ) (Released) ...... Appu Khote
*"Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare " (2002) (Released) ...... Subramaniam
*"Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa " (January 18 ,2002 ) (Released)
*"Yeh Mohabbat Hai " (February 8 ,2002 ) (Released) ...... Jaggi
*"Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge " (February 22 ,2002 ) (Released) ...... Pakhandee Baba
*"Angaar -The Fire " (April 5 ,2002 ) (Released)
*"Badmash No.1 " (April 26 ,2002 ) (Released)
*"Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai " (April 26 ,2002 ) (Released) ...... Paresh Chaval (Painter)
*"Awara Paagal Deewana " (June 21 ,2002 (Released)...Chhota Chhatri
*"Humraaz " (July 5 ,2002 ) (Released) ...... Mr. Darshan
*"Jaani Dushman " August 16, 2002) (Released) ...... Parwana
*"Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat "(September 13 ,2002 (Released)...Paajal
*"Annarth " (November 1 ,2002 .....Ben Bose, Music Director
*"Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar "November 15 ,2002 (Released) .....Natwar
*"Karz - The Burden Of Truth " (December 6 ,2002 )..... Juggi
*"Chalo Ishq Ladaaye " (December 27 ,2002 ) (Released)
*"Kucch To Hai " (January 24 ,2003 ) (Released) .....Popatlal (As Johny Lever)
*"Khushi " (February 7 ,2003 ) (Released)
*"Kaash Aap Hamare Hote " (February 14 ,2003 ) ..... Native Indian Black Face
*"Indian Babu "(March 7 ,2003 ) (Released)
*"Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai " (May 9 ,2003 ) (Released)
*"Andaaz " (May 23 ,2003 ) (Released) ...... G.I. Joe (As Johny Lever)
*"Chalte Chalte " (June 13 ,2003 ) (Released) ...... Nandu (The Roadside Drunk)
*"Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon " (June 27 ,2003 ) (Released) ...... Johnny
*"Aisaa Kyon " (August 8 ,2003 ) (Released)
*"Koi Mil Gaya " (August 8 ,2003 ) (Released) ...... Chelaram Sukhwani
*"Market " (September 12 ,2003 ) (Released)
*"Janasheen "(November 28 ,2003 ) (Released) ...... Johnny Chen
*"God Only Knows " (January 16 ,2004 ) (Released) ...... Road Babe
*"Hatya - The Murderer " (October 15 ,2004 ) (Released)
*"Aabra Ka Daabra " (December 24 ,2004 ) (Released)
*"Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin " (2005) (Released) ...... Chitra Gupta
*"Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav " (January 28 ,2005 ) (Released) ...... Yadav
*"Khullam Khulla Pyaar Kare "(April 29 ,2005 ) (Released) ...... Pashabhai
*"Deewane Huye Pagal "(November 25 ,2005 ) (Released) ...... Murgan
*"Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? "(February 17 ,2006 ) (Released)
*"Banana Brothers " (March 17 ,2006 ) (Released)
*"Saawan - The Love Season " (April 6 ,2006 )....... Akhil rao
*"36 China Town " (May 5 ,2006 ) (Released) ...... KK
*"Phir Hera Pheri " (June 9 ,2006 ) (Released) ...... Munna
*"Chashmebahadur (2006)" (Released)
*"Sandwich " (2006)" (Released)
*"Fool n Final " (2007)
*"Race (film) " (2008)"(Released)
*"Dulha Mil Gaya " (2008)
*"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) [http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html] [http://www.movietalkies.com/artists/index.asp?ArtistId=49419]Playback Singer
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Chalbaaz (December 8 ,1989 ) (Released)
*"Ravan Raaj (June 23 ,1995 ) (Released)
*"Achanak (June 12 ,1998 ) (Released)
*"Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa " (December 21 ,2001 ) (Released)References
External links
*imdb name|id=0505323|name=Johnny Lever
* http://johny.sifymax.com/| Johnny 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.johnnylever.com/
* http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html
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