Johnny Lever is a well-known Indian actor. He is one of the most famous comedians of the Hindi Cinema. Johnny is one of the first stand-up comedians in India. He has received 13 Filmfare awards and nominations for his comedy performance.
Johnny Lever was born in a Telugu Christian family on 14 August 1957. His father’s name is Prakash Rao Janumala. He was an operator in Hindustan Lever Ltd. His mother’s name is Karunamma Janumala. Initially, his birthplace is in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh but brought up in the Mumbai Kings circle area. He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and 2 brothers.
Johnny Lever is married to Sujatha Lever. The couple is blessed with two children. His daughter’s name is Jamie Lever, she is a stand-up comedian and has acted in Kapil Sharma’s movie. His son’s name is Jesse Lever.
Johnny is a brave personality. His son Jesse at the age of 10 was detected with a tumor. Despite all the struggles in life, the actor kept smiling and made others’ life happy. However, this one incident took away comedy from his life. He left comedy and did only one movie and show a year.
Johnny Lever Wiki/Bio
| Birth Name | John Rao Prakash Rao Janumala |
| Nick Name | Johnny Lever |
| Age | (as in 2023) 66 Years |
| Debut | Bollywood Film: Tum Par Hum Qurban (Hindi, 1985) Telugu Film: Criminal (1995) Tamil Film: Anbirkku Alavillai (2011) TV: Johny Aala Re (in 2007 on ZEE TV) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Birth Place | Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Date of Birth | 14 August 1957 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | 151/152 Oxford Tower, Yamuna Nagar Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai |
| Home Town | Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Hobbies | Doing Charity, Doing Mimicry, Listening to Music, Watching Films |
Family |
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| Mother’s Name | Karunamma Janumala |
| Father’s Name | Prakash Rao Janumala |
| Brother | Jimmy Moses |
| Sister | Not Known |
Girlfriends/Affairs |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Marital Status, Wife and Children |
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| Wife/Spouse | Sujatha Johnrao Janumala |
| Marriage Date | Year: 1984 |
| Children | Jesse Johnrao Janumala Jamie Janumala aka Jamie Lever |
Education |
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| School | Andhra Education Society English High School |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | 7th Standard |
| Profession | Not Known |
| Brands Endorsed | Not Known |
| Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements |
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| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 5” |
| Weight (Approx.) | 67 kg |
Figure Measurements |
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| Chest Size | Not Known |
| Biceps Size | Not Known |
| Waist Size | Not Known |
Extra Ordinary Features |
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| Race / Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| S*xual Orientation | Not Known |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
Style Quotient |
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| Car | Audi Q7 |
Favourite Things |
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| Favourite Food | Not Known |
| Favourite Actors | Not Known |
| Favourite Music Director | Kalyanji-Anandji duo |
| Favourite Colors | Not Known |
| Favourite Sport | Not Known |
| Controversies | On 8 December 1998, he was sentenced 7 days of imprisonment for disrespecting the Indian Constitution and the Indian National Anthem on the birthday party of Anis Ibrahim’s son in Dubai. Anis is the brother of Dawood Ibrahim. |
Life Journey
Johnny Lever did his schooling from Andhra Education Society English High School. He left his studies after class 7 due to the financial crisis in his family. He started working at the age of 12. Johnny started doing odd jobs such as selling pens on the Mumbai streets by imitating Bollywood stars and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars.
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He also spent the early years of his life in the Yakutpura City of Hyderabad, where he learned the unique style of comedy acting. Johnny worked as an employee at Hindustan Lever Ltd. (now Hindustan Unilever). During that time, he started performing stand-up comedy in musical shows and events.
After he gained recognition, he joined the troupe of Kalyanji-Anandji. Since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit Hindustan Lever in 1981. He did lots of shows and world tours with them, one of the big ones being with Amitabh Bachchan in 1982.
In 1986, he did a charity show ‘Hope 86’, as a filler, in front of the members of the Indian Film Industry. His talent was recognized, and producer Gul Anand offered him a role in the film Jalwa, alongside Naseeruddin Shah. But he made his Bollywood debut with the movie Yeh Rishta Na Tootay in 1981.
Johnny Lever Net Worth
According to Woodgram, Johnny Lever’s estimated Net Worth, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & many more details have been updated below. Let’s check, How Rich is Johnny Lever in 2023?
| Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | $35 million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $30 million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review |
| Income Source | Actor, Comedian |
Noted, Right now, We don’t have enough information about Cars, Monthly/Yearly Salary, etc. We will update soon.
Career
The comedian-actor got popularity in his Bollywood movie Dard Ka Rishta in 1984. The break was given to him by Sunil Dutt, who saw him enacting at a charity show. His most memorable roles are- “Chotta Chattri”, “Aslam Bhai,” “Hiralal,” “Col. Almeida, Camp Manager,” and “Pappi Bhai.”
He made his Pakistani film debut with the “Love Mein Ghum” in 2011. Johnny Lever made his debut with the 2011 Tamil film “Anbirkku Alavillai.” He made his Tulu debut with the film “Rang” in 2014. He made his Gujarati debut with the film “Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (2017)” and Kannada debut with the film “Gara (2018).”
In the decade of ’80s, he worked in films like Jalwa, Kasam, Tezaab, Khatarnaak, etc. but his biggest success came after his movie Baazigar, where he portrayed the role of a servant ‘Bulbul’. After this, he was offered roles after roles in movies as a supporting comedian and actor.
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He made his small screen debut with the television series called Zabaan Sambhalke in the year 1993. He played the role of ‘Johnny Utolandand’ in the 29th episode of the show. The show aired from 1993 to 1998 on DD Metro. He hosted the show “Johny Aala Re (2006),” which aired on Zee TV. In 2017, he played the lead role of ‘Commissioner Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Khogol Chatterjee/Phogol Chatterjee (triple role)’ in the Sab TV’s show “Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double.”
Johnny recorded a comedy cassette “Hasi Ke Hangame” which made him a household name in India. During this period, he did a few advertisements for “Kachua Chhap incense.” He made his singing debut with the song ‘Shoot Raja” from the film “Chaalbaaz (1989).” He judged the comedy reality show “Comedy Circus” which aired on Sony TV in 2007.
Movies List |
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| 1981 | Yeh Rishta Na Tootay |
| 1985 | Tum Par Hum Quarban |
| 1986 | Love 86 Main Balwaan |
| 1987 | Jalwa |
| 1988 | Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam Kasam Hatya Aakhri Adalat Hero Hiralal Tezaab |
| 1989 | Suryaa Ilaaka Mujrim Jaadugar Kala Bazar Chaalbaaz Main Azaad Hoon |
| 1990 | Kafan Khatarnak Bandh Darwaza Kishen Kanhaiya Raeeszada |
| 1991 | Ajooba Kudrat Ka Vishnu-Devaa Narsimha |
| 1992 | Jungle Ka Beta Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge Khiladi Humla Chamatkar |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta Teri Payal Meree Geet Yugandhar Aasoo Bane Angaarey Anari Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Anmol Santaan Baazigar Aulad Ke Dushman |
| 1994 | Bhagyawan Masti Mahakaal Zamane Se Kya Darna Kanoon Anjaam Saajan Ka Ghar Ekka Raja Rani Juaari Prem Yog Main Khiladi Tu Anari Criminal Yaar Ghaddar Mr Azad Dilbar |
| 1995 | Inteqam Ke Sholey Karan Arjun Rock Dancer Ram Shastra Haqeeqat |
| 1996 | Jaan Himmatwar Hahakar Daraar Indian Bhishma Sapoot Raja Hindustani Dushman Duniya Ka |
| 1997 | Jodidar Daayen Ghunghat Judaai Auzaar Kaalia Himalay Putra Agni Morcha Koyla Do Ankhen Barah Hath Yes Boss Judge Mujrim Krishna Arjun Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Deewana Mastana Ishq |
| 1998 | Barsaat Ki Raat Yeh Aashiqui Meri Miss 420 Ustadon Ke Ustad Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger Keemat: They Are Back Aunty No. 1 Jiyaala Mard Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai Achanak Dulhe Raja Kareeb Iski Topi Uske Sar Barood Tirchhi Topiwale Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Soldier Wajood |
| 1999 | Heeralal Pannalal Ganga Ki Kasam Dulhan Banoo Main Teri Munnibai Benaam Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain Daag-The Fire Laawaris International Khiladi Anari No. 1 Silsila Hai Pyar Ka Sirf Tum Baadshah Hello Brother Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain Khoobsurat Jaanwar |
| 2000 | Krodh Jwalamukhi Hadh Kar Di Aapne Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Meri Jung Ka Elaan Beti No.1 Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal Kunwara Mela Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Badal Dil Hi Dil Mein Hum To Mohabbat Karega Joru Ka Ghulam Deewane Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Fiza Shikari Aaghaaz Raju Chacha |
| 2001 | Farz Aashiq Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Censor Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Lajja Nayak Ajnabee Dial 100 Asoka Arjun Devaa Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa |
| 2002 | Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa Yeh Mohabbat Hai Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Angaar – The Fire Badmash No.1 Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai Awara Paagal Deewana Humraaz Jaani Dushman Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Annarth Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar Karz – The Burden of Truth Chalo Ishq Ladaaye |
| 2003 | Kucch To Hai Khushi Kaash Aap Hamare Hote Indian Babu Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai Andaaz Chalte Chalte Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon Aisaa Kyon Koi Mil Gaya Market Janasheen |
| 2004 | God Only Knows! Hatya: The Murder Aabra Ka Daabra |
| 2005 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav Navra Maza Navsacha Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen Deewane Huye Paagal |
| 2006 | Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? Banana Brothers Saawan… The Love Season 36 China Town Phir Hera Pheri Chashmebahadur Sandwich |
| 2007 | Fool n Final |
| 2008 | Thela No. 501 Race Khallbali: Fun Unlimited Nidar – The Fearless Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin Mr Tikdambaaz Paying Guests |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge All the Best: Fun Begins Aao Wish Karein De Dana Dan |
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya Bhavnaon Ko Samjho Prem Kaa Game Khatta Meetha Golmaal 3 |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum Yamla Pagla Deewana Anbirkku Alavillai Masti Express Bin Bulaye Baraati Tell Me O Khuda |
| 2012 | Players Chaar Din Ki Chandni Housefull 2 Deewana Main Deewana Khiladi 786 Savior |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Boss Singh Saab the Great |
| 2014 | Santa Banta Entertainment My Father Godfather Rang |
| 2015 | Dilwale |
| 2017 | Machine Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay Judwaa 2 Golmaal Again |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se Total Dhamaal |
Facts about Johnny Lever
- Does Johnny Lever Drink Alcohol?: No
- Does Johnny Lever Smoke?: No
- Once, he mimicked a few senior officers during a function at the Hindustan Lever Ltd company, and from that day on, he was named Johnny Lever.
- He also did a commercial for Kachua Chhap, directed by Shekhar Kapoor.
- So far, he has acted in more than 350 films.
- Johnny Lever is also considered the pioneer of stand-up comedy in India.
FAQs
Yes, he was born in a Roman Catholic family, but never read the Bible.
Prakash Rao Janumala.
John Prakasa Rao Janumala.
Actor-comedian Johnny Lever, who was originally named John Prakasa Rao Janumala, started being called ‘Johnny Lever’ by his colleagues at Hindustan Lever’s factory in Mumbai after he performed mimicry at an official function.
