Johnny Lever

{{Infobox person

| name = Johnny Lever

| image = JohnnyLever.jpg

| caption = Lever in 2012

| birth_name = John Prakash Rao Janumala

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|8|14|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Kanigiri, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India

| spouse = {{marriage|Sujatha Lever|1984}}

| occupation = {{hlist|Actor| comedian}}

| children = 2, including Jamie

| relatives = Jimmy Moses (brother)

| years_active = 1975–present

}}

John Prakash Rao Janumala{{Cite web |last=चैहान |first=Jitesh Arpan Chauhan जीतेश सिंह |date=1 February 2015 |title=Dalits in Indian cinema |url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2015/02/dalits-in-indian-cinema/ |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=Forward Press |language=en-US}}, better known by his stage name Johnny Lever (born on 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the most recognised comedic actors in India and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedians in Indian Cinema.{{cite book|author1=Shyam Benegal|author2=William Van Der Heide|title=Bollywood Babylon: Interviews With Shyam Benegal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|access-date=31 May 2012|date=12 June 2006|publisher=Berg|isbn=978-1-84520-405-1|pages=196–|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011093549/http://books.google.com/books?id=_3fi_o1JzY4C&pg=PA196|archive-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live}} He has received numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comedic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana (1997) and Dulhe Raja (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.{{Cite news|date=7 January 2009|title=Comedy is serious business: Johnny Lever|newspaper=The Hindu|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece|url-status=live|access-date=12 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212529/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/comedy-is-serious-business-johnny-lever/article369772.ece|archive-date=12 March 2014}}{{Cite web|last=Awaasthi|first=Kavita|date=2012-03-03|title=Johnny Lever feels his talent is under-utilised|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/johnny-lever-feels-his-talent-is-under-utilised/story-CqCQBO0aP2ZxzKZ28k7ggM.html|access-date=2021-12-09|website=Hindustan Times}}

Early life

Lever was born on 14 August 1957 in a Telugu Christian family{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |title=VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322054637/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vhp-threatens-agitation-against-actors-nagma-johnny-lever-31321.html |archive-date=22 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=10 December 2013 }} in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh.{{Cite web|last=Saxena|first=Akanksha|date=14 August 2020|title='Tum jiyo hazaaron saal': Netizens wish 'king of comedy' Johnny Lever on his birthday|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/tum-jiyo-hazaaron-saal-netizens-wish-king-of-comedy-johnny-lever-on-his-birthday/637044|access-date=2021-07-14|website=Times Now |quote=On August 14, 1957, Lever was born in a Telugu Christian family in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam.}} His father worked as an operator in Hindustan Unilever plant where he also worked as a labourer for six years.{{cite news|title=Johny Lever: In the film industry, there is dosti but no dost|website=indiatimes.com|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Johny-Lever-In-the-film-industry-there-is-dosti-but-no-dost/articleshow/38925234.cms|access-date=25 October 2014}} Lever was brought up in King's Circle area of Matunga in Mumbai.{{cn|date=May 2025}} He is the eldest in the family consisting of three sisters and two brothers (including his younger brother Jimmy Moses).

Lever studied in Andhra education society English high school until the seventh grade as he could not study further because of financial problems in his family.{{cite web |title="Try Jesus" – Johnny Lever (Film Actor) |url=http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025112550/http://www.hisprayerhouse.org/changelife89.html |archive-date=25 October 2014 |access-date=25 October 2014 |website=hisprayerhouse.org |publisher=His Prayer House}} As a result, he decided to leave school and started working odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Mumbai by mimicking some famous Hindi film stars of that time and dancing to the songs of Hindi film stars. He also spent his early years in Yakutpura, an old city of Hyderabad, where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting.{{cite web |url=http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |title=Interview: "I have learnt a lot from the UK" – Johnny Lever {{!}} Bollywood News UK |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213013/http://bollynewsuk.com/2012/05/14/interview-i-have-learnt-a-lot-from-the-uk-johnny-lever/ |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=13 May 2012 }}

During a Hindustan Unilever company function, he mimicked a few senior officers, and from that day on, the workers said he is Johnny Lever. When he later joined the film industry, he decided to use Johnny Lever as his screen name.{{cite web|title=This johnny's levered to fame|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|website=financialexpress.com|publisher=Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Ltd|access-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025105611/http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe/daily/20000321/fle19055.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}

Career

=Stand-up comedy career=

He started to perform stand-up comedy in musical shows (orchestras), Tabassum Hit Parade and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a music direction duo. Lever is one of the first stand-up comedian in India and widely regarded as pioneer of stand-up comedy profession in India.{{Cite web |title=17 Unknown Facts About Johnny Lever, The King Of Comedy |url=https://www.postoast.com/johnny-lever/&ved=2ahUKEwi6uprGidH7AhVy-DgGHfs0De8QFnoECBQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw28iC1CkV3N1MYcukISPaSm |website=www.postoast.com | date=12 October 2022 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday Johny Lever: The Ultimate Comedy King - ABP LIVE |url=https://news.abplive.com/web-stories/happy-birthday-johny-lever-the-ultimate-comedy-king-1548023&ved=2ahUKEwjxkZacitH7AhWzzzgGHY_hBGE4FBAWegQICxAB&usg=AOvVaw3186Iidv0rW5DwfB-BNo36 |website=www.news.abplive.com}} Even before joining Hindustan Unilever (HUL), he was giving stage performances. Because of his growing absenteeism and since he was earning well from stage shows, he quit HUL in the year 1981. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with Amitabh Bachchan in 1982. At one of his shows, veteran actor Sunil Dutt noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie Dard Ka Rishta.

He recorded a comedy cassette called Hasi Ke Hangame which gave him recognition at homes via the audio mode. During this period, he also did a few commercials for Kachua chhap incense, directed by Shekhar Kapur. In 1986, he performed in a charity show Hope 86 in front of members of the Hindi film industry as a filler. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him the film Jalwa, alongside Naseeruddin Shah.{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |title=Johnny Lever on Phalke Awards |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224802/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/johnny-lever-on-phalke-awards/3660 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |title=Johny Lever: The missing comic in Hindi films {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-johny-lever-the-missing-comic-in-hindi-films-1596571 |archive-date=12 March 2014 |url-status=live |date=9 October 2011 }}

=Film career=

==1980s==

Lever got his first break in Tum Par Hum Qurban, in which the famous TV and stage compère and yesteryears actress Baby Tabassum launched her son Hoshang Govil as the leading man, and then with the film Dard Ka Rishta, thanks to Tabassum and the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films including films such as Tezaab, Kasam, Khataranak and Kishen Kanhaiya . After Dard Ka Rishta, he was seen in Jalwa, Hero Hiralal with Naseeruddin Shah.

==1990s==

His first major success came with Baazigar, and after that he was seen in movies as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of Michael Jackson at the 1999 Filmfare Awards. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, Baazigar, directed by Abbas-Mustan{{Citation needed|reason=acclaimed by whom?|date=August 2017}}. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc.{{cite web |url=http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |title=Johnny Lever Filmography |publisher=Dishant.com |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502033420/http://www.dishant.com/cast/Johny-Lever.html |archive-date=2 May 2008 |url-status=live }}

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==2010s==

He also acted in a Tulu movie, Rang.{{cite web|title=Mangalore: Popular comedian Johnny Lever shoots for Tulu movie|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|website=daijiworld|publisher=Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore|access-date=25 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729231459/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=205367|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=live}} His first Tamil feature film was Anbirkku Alavillai released in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110176288 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710210355/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110176288 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-10 |title=Anbirkku Alavillai To Promote Marriage Counselling}} He also starred in a Kannada film, Gara.{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/johnny-lever-forys-into-kannada-films/article26541941.ece| title = Comic relief – The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 15 March 2019}}

=Television career=

Lever's first appeared in an episode of sitcom Zabaan Sambhalke as Johnny Utolandand in 1993.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |title=Zabaan Sambhalke – Episode# 29 – Goondaraj – Best Tv Show |via=YouTube |date=2015-10-11 |access-date=2020-03-30 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lNqWZXT2g&t=1040s |url-status=live }} Lever also appeared on Zee TV in his own show, Johny Aala Re.{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/johny/index.php |title=Johny Aala Re, Bollywood comedian Johnny Lever, Zee TV show on Sify Max |website=Sify |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119014740/http://www.sify.com/johny/index.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 }} In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show Comedy Circus.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus'|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 June 2007|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=11 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311140516/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php|url-status=live}} In 2017 Lever joined the cast of Partners as Commissioner Googol Chatterjee.{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|title=Johny Lever to make his TV debut with Partners. Here's everything to know about the show|date=2017-10-27|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-07|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113110458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/johnny-lever-tv-debut-sab-tv-new-show-partners-watch-videos-4909357/|archive-date=13 January 2018|url-status=live}}

He is the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world.{{Cite news |date=2013-08-14 |title=14th August 1957: Popular Bollywood Actor and Comedian Johnny Lever is Born - |url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/on-this-day/14th-august-1957-popular-bollywood-actor-and-comedian-johnny-lever-is-born |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=What Happened on This Day in History - Maps of India}}

Personal life

He married Sujatha Lever in 1984 and has two children Jamie and Jessy.{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |title=Johnny Lever's kid is college fest fave |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=14 August 2010 |access-date=2011-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412071545/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Johnny-Lever-s-kid-is-college-fest-fave/Article1-586612.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2011 }} His younger brother, Jimmy Moses, is also a comedian and mimicry artist.{{cite web |url=http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |title=Johnny Lever, Bollywood Johnny Lever, Johnny Lever Movies |publisher=Surfindia.com |date=7 January 1950 |access-date=2011-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527045137/http://www.surfindia.com/celebrities/bollywood/johnny-lever.html |archive-date=27 May 2008 |url-status=live }} Actress Jamie Lever is his daughter.

Lever is a Christian. When asked about his transition to becoming a preacher, Lever replied:

It was God's will. I had always been a religious person, but one incident changed my life. My son was diagnosed with throat tumor. I was helpless and turned to God for help. I stopped working in films and spent all my time praying for him. Ten days later, when he was taken for a test, the doctors were surprised because the cancer had vanished. It was the beginning of a new life for me.{{cite web | title = Johnny Lever turns preacher | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | first = Ali | last = John | work = Hindustan Times | date = 17 April 2012 | access-date = 24 June 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140301071401/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/johnny-lever-turns-preacher/article1-1045697.aspx | archive-date = 1 March 2014 | url-status = dead }}{{Cite news |title=Johnny Lever's son has battled cancer, hence goes viral on social media |url=https://www.aajtak.in/trending/photo/jesse-lever-son-of-jhonny-lever-can-debut-in-bollywood-481114-2017-07-12-1 |work=Ajjtak}}

Filmography

=Films=

class="wikitable sortable sticky-header" \|+ List of Johnny Lever film credits
scope="col" \| Year ! scope="col" \| Title ! scope="col" \| Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" \| Notes
1981 \| Yeh Ristha Na Tootay \| \|
1982 \|Dard Ka Rishta \| Joseph \|
1984 \| Ek Nai Paheli \| \|
rowspan=2\| 1986 \| Love 86 \| Uttam \|
Main Balwaan \| \|
rowspan=2\|1987 \| Jalwa \| Muthu (The Masseur) \|
Parivaar \| \|
rowspan=6\| 1988 \| Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam \| Srivastav's Servant \|
Kasam \| \|
Hatya \|Blacksmith \|
Aakhri Adalat \| Havaldar \|
Hero Hiralal \|Police constable \|
Tezaab \| Munna's Friend \|
rowspan=7\| 1989 \| Suryaa \| \|
Ilaaka \| \|
Mujrim \| Shankar's PA \|
Jaadugar \| Nilkant \|
Kala Bazar \| Kutti Chai Walla \|
ChaalBaaz \| Johny Baba Tantrik \|Special appearance
Main Azaad Hoon \| Protester \|Uncredited
rowspan=5\| 1990 \| Kafan \| \|
Majboor \| \|
Bandh Darwaza \| \|Special appearance
Kishen Kanhaiya \| Lobo \|
Raeeszada \| \|
rowspan="4" \| 1991 \| Ajooba Kudrat Ka \| \|
Vishnu-Devaa \| Havaldar No. 1 \|
Sapnon Ka Mandir \| \|
Narsimha \| Tempo Dada \|
rowspan="6" \| 1992 \| Jungle Ka Beta \| \|
Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge \| \|
Khiladi \| Anna Pillai \|
Humla \| Shiva's Friend \|
Chamatkar \| Cricket Commentator \|
Tilak \|Lakhan \|
rowspan=12\| 1993 \| Teri Payal Meree Geet \| \|
Yugandhar \| Bala \|
Aasoo Bane Angaarey \| \|
Anari \| Bablu \|
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja \|Sub Inspector Rang Birangi \|
Anmol \| Himself \|Special appearance
Santaan \| Kalia \|
Baazigar \| Babulal \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Aulad Ke Dushman \| Johny \|
Bhagyawan \| \|
Game \| Jaggu \|
Mahakaal \| \|
rowspan=12\| 1994 \| Masti \| \|
Zamane Se Kya Darna \| \|
Kanoon \| Lakhiya \|
Anjaam \| Champa Chameli \|
Saajan Ka Ghar \| \|
Ekka Raja Rani \| Guruji (Dance master) \|
Juaari \|Salim Tension \|
Prem Yog \| \|
Main Khiladi Tu Anari \| Dhansukh \|
Criminal \| \|Special appearance; shot in Telugu and Hindi languages
Yaar Gaddar \| Police Inspector \|
Mr. Azaad \| \|
rowspan=6\| 1995 \| Inteqam Ke Sholey \| \|
Dilbar \| \|
Karan Arjun \| Linghaiyya \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Rock Dancer{{Cite web \|title=Rock Dancer \|url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/rock-dancer/cast/2030213976/ \|access-date=2025-01-04 \|website=TVGuide.com \|language=en}} \| Police Inspector Johnny \|
Ram Shastra \| Reporter Raja \|
Haqeeqat \| Tony \|
rowspan=9\| 1996 \| Jaan \| Damru \|
Himmatwar \| \|
Hahakar \| Chamcha \|
Daraar \| Hari \|
Bhishma \| Natwar \|
Sapoot \| Deva \|
Raja Hindustani \| Balvant Singh \|Won- Screen Award for Best Comedian Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Jeet	Piajee
Dushman Duniya Ka \| Headmaster \|
rowspan=16\| 1997 \| Jodidar \|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman \|
Daayen \| \|
Ghunghat \|Pandit Vishwanat \|
Judaai \| Hiralal \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Auzaar \| Peter \|
Kaalia \|Khan Dada \|
Himalay Putra \| Joe \|
Agni Morcha \| \|
Koyla \| Shanker's Friend \|
Do Ankhen Barah Hath \| Rickshaw Walla \|
Yes Boss \| Madhav Advani, aka MAD \|
Judge Mujrim \| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother \|
Krishna Arjun \| Rocky \|
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi \| Bandaged patient on street \|
Deewana Mastana \| Ghafoor \|Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Ishq \| Ranjit's brother-in-law \|
rowspan=20\| 1998 \| Barsaat Ki Raat \| \|
Yeh Aashiqui Meri \| \|
Miss 420 \| Tony Fernandes \|
Do Numbri \| Damru \|
Ustadon Ke Ustad \| \|
Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger \| Gopi \|
Keemat: They Are Back \| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan \|
Aunty No. 1 \| \|
Jiyaala \| \|
Mard \| Bindas \|
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai \| Mahesh \|
Achanak \| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor \|
Dulhe Raja \| Bankhey (Hotel Manager) \|Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Kareeb \| Bighe Laal \|
Iski Topi Uske Sar \| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo \|
Barood \| Presenter \|
Tirchhi Topiwale \| Kadak K. Pillay \|
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai \| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Soldier \| Mohan/Sohan \|
Wajood \| Inspector Rahim Khan \|
rowspan=17\| 1999 \| Heeralal Pannalal \| Heeralal (Double role) \|
Ganga Ki Kasam \| \|
Dulhan Banoo Main Teri \| Jack \|
Munnibai \| Kammal Khan \|
Benaam \| Munna Mobile \|
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain \| Sunny Goyal \|
Daag: The Fire \| Sundar \|
Laawaris \| Gaflet \|
International Khiladi \| Focus \|
Anari No. 1 \| Daler Mehndi \|Nominated – Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka \| Johny \|
Sirf Tum \|Niranjan \|
Baadshah \|Ramlal \|
Hello Brother \| Havaldar Hatella \|
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain \|Sattu \|
Khoobsurat \|Natwar \|Guest Appearance
Jaanwar \|Bajrangi \|
rowspan="23" \| 2000 \| Krodh \| Prem \|
Jwalamukhi \| \|
Hadh Kar Di Aapne \| Father/Son Lawyer Team \|
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa \| Maggi \|
Meri Jung Ka Elaan \| \|
Beti No. 1 \| Mulayamchand 'Mullu' \|
Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal \|Nanhey \|
Kunwara \| Gopal \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Mela \| Inspector Pakkad Singh \|
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai \| Inspector Parab \|Special appearance
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge \| Tour Manager Chirkund \|
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani \| Pappu Junior \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Badal \| Gulel Singh Rangoli \|
Dil Hi Dil Mein \|College Professor Jack \| Hindi dubbed version
Hum To Mohabbat Karega \| Kutti \|
Joru Ka Ghulam \| Kanhaiya \|
Deewane \| Okay \|
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai \| Chatterjee \|
Fiza \| Laughing Club Comic \|
Shikari \| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman \|
Khatarnak \|Inspector Pratap Tungare \|Marathi film debut
Aaghaaz \| Rajni Deva \|
Raju Chacha \| Jaddu \|
rowspan=13\| 2001 \| Farz \| Informer named 'Taxi' \|
Aashiq \| \|
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke \|Pappu Bhai \|
Censor \|Vikramjeet's First Assistant \|
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega \| Aslam Bhai \|Won- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
Lajja \| \|
Nayak \|TV Cameraman Topi \|
Ajnabee \| Banu Pradhan (B.P.) \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Dial 100 \| \|
Asoka \|Magadha Soldier \|
Arjun Devaa \| \|
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham \|Haldiram \|extended special appearance
Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa \| Appu Khote \|
rowspan=15\| 2002 \| Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare \|Subramaniam \|
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa \| \|
Yeh Mohabbat Hai \|Jaggi \|
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge \|Pakhandee Baba \|
Angaar – The Fire \| \|
Badmash No. 1 \| \|
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai \| Paresh Chaval (Painter) \|
Awara Paagal Deewana \|Chhota Chhatri \|
Humraaz \|Mr. Darshan \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award (extended guest appearance)
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani \|Parwana \|
Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat \|Paajal \|
Annarth \|Ben Bose, Music Director \|
Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar \|Natwar \|
Karz – The Burden of Truth \|Juggi \|
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye \| \|
rowspan=12\| 2003 \| Kucch To Hai \|Popatlal \|
Khushi \|Milestone \|
Kaash Aap Hamare Hote \|Native Indian Black Face \|
Indian Babu \|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008" \|Special appearance
Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai \|Sandwich \|
Andaaz \|G. I. Joe \|
Chalte Chalte \|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard) \|
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon \|Johnny \|
Aisaa Kyon \| \|
Koi Mil Gaya \|Chelaram Sukhwani \|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Market \| \|
Janasheen \|Johnny Chen \|
rowspan="4" \| 2004 \| God Only Knows! \| Road Babe \|
Hatya: The Murder \|Paid Mourner \|
Navra Maza Navsacha \|Nepali Passenger \|Marathi Film (Guest Appearance)
Aabra Ka Daabra \|Maneklal \|
rowspan="4" \| 2005 \| Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin \| Chitra Gupta \|
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav \|Yadav \|
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen \|Pashabhai \|
Deewane Huye Paagal \|Murgan \|
rowspan=7\| 2006 \| Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? \| \|
Banana Brothers \| \|
Saawan... The Love Season \|Akhil Rao \|
36 China Town \|KK \|
Phir Hera Pheri \|Munna \|
Chashmebahadur \| \|
Sandwich \| \|
2007 \| Fool n Final \| Puttu Pilot \|
rowspan=8\| 2008 \| Thela No. 501 \| \|
Race \|Max (The marriage bureau chief) \|Special appearance
Konchem Koththaga \|Thief \|Telugu film; special appearance
Khallbali: Fun Unlimited \| \|
Nidar – The Fearless \| \|
Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin \| \|
Mr Tikdambaaz \| \|
Paying Guests \|Ballu Ji \|
rowspan=4\| 2009 \|Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge \|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh \|
All the Best: Fun Begins \| Tobu \|
Aao Wish Karein \| Hitchchock \|
De Dana Dan \|Kaala Krishna Murari \|
rowspan=5\| 2010 \| Dulha Mil Gaya \| Krish \|
Bhavnaon Ko Samjho \|Vivaah Marriage Bureau \|
Prem Kaa Game \|Ramnik Chedda \|
Khatta Meetha \|Award Anshuman \|
Golmaal 3 \|Pappi Bhai \|
rowspan=6\| 2011 \|Love Mein Ghum \| Sukhia \|Pakistani film
Yamla Pagla Deewana \| Jeweller \|
Anbirkku Alavillai \| Johnny Bhai \| Tamil film
Masti Express \| Veerubhai \|
Bin Bulaye Baraati \| Sajjan Singh \|
Tell Me O Khuda \| Pandurang P. \|
rowspan=6\| 2012 \| Players \| MC \|
Chaar Din Ki Chandni \| Paan Singh \|
Housefull 2 \| Vishwas Patil \|
Deewana Main Deewana \| Husband \|
Khiladi 786 \| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli \|
Savior \| \|
rowspan=4\| 2013 \| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 \| Bunty \|
Boss \| Zorawar Singh \|
Singh Saab the Great \| Gulwinder \|
Enemmy \| CID Officer Eric Collaco \|
rowspan=3\| 2014 \| Entertainment \| Habibulla \|
My Father Godfather \|Director (Special Appearance) \|
Rang \| Guest Role \| Tulu film
2015 \| Dilwale \| Mani Bhai \|
rowspan="1"\| 2016 \| Santa Banta Pvt Ltd \| Chooza \|
rowspan="4" \|2017 \|Machine \|Darpan Gopal \|
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay \|College Principal \|Gujarati film
Judwaa 2 \|Pappu Passport \|
Golmaal Again \|Pappi Bhai \|
rowspan="3" \|2019 \|Total Dhamaal \| Raju \|
Gara \| \|Kannada film
Housefull 4 \| Winston Churchgate \|
2020 \|Coolie No.1 \| Inspector Jagjit Godbole \|
2021 \|Hungama 2 \| Tutor Gagan Chandra D'Costa \|
rowspan="2" \|2022 \|Cirkus \|Polson Dada \|
Jaysuk Zdpayo \|Mansukh \|Gujarati film
rowspan="2"\| 2023 \| Bad Boy \| Poltu \|
Aflatoon \|Nawab Waajid Ali \| Marathi film
rowspan="2" \|2024 \|Lantrani \|Policeman \|
I Want to Talk \| Johny \|
rowspan="4" \|2025 \|Badass Ravi Kumar \| Raja \|
Be Happy \|Gopi \|
Housefull 5 \| Batuk Patel \|
{{pending film\|italic=no\| Welcome to the Jungle}} \| TBA \| Filming

class="wikitable sortable sticky-header"

|+ List of Johnny Lever film credits

scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Title

! scope="col" | Role

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes

1981

| Yeh Ristha Na Tootay

1982

|Dard Ka Rishta

| Joseph

1984

| Ek Nai Paheli

rowspan=2| 1986

| Love 86

| Uttam

Main Balwaan

rowspan=2|1987

| Jalwa

| Muthu (The Masseur)

Parivaar

rowspan=6| 1988

| Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam

| Srivastav's Servant

Kasam

Hatya

|Blacksmith

Aakhri Adalat

| Havaldar

Hero Hiralal

|Police constable

Tezaab

| Munna's Friend

rowspan=7| 1989

| Suryaa

Ilaaka

Mujrim

| Shankar's PA

Jaadugar

| Nilkant

Kala Bazar

| Kutti Chai Walla

ChaalBaaz

| Johny Baba Tantrik

|Special appearance

Main Azaad Hoon

| Protester

|Uncredited

rowspan=5| 1990

| Kafan

Majboor

Bandh Darwaza

|Special appearance

Kishen Kanhaiya

| Lobo

Raeeszada

rowspan="4" | 1991

| Ajooba Kudrat Ka

Vishnu-Devaa

| Havaldar No. 1

Sapnon Ka Mandir

Narsimha

| Tempo Dada

rowspan="6" | 1992

| Jungle Ka Beta

Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge

Khiladi

| Anna Pillai

Humla

| Shiva's Friend

Chamatkar

| Cricket Commentator

Tilak

|Lakhan

rowspan=12| 1993

| Teri Payal Meree Geet

Yugandhar

| Bala

Aasoo Bane Angaarey

Anari

| Bablu

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

|Sub Inspector Rang Birangi

Anmol

| Himself

|Special appearance

Santaan

| Kalia

Baazigar

| Babulal

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Aulad Ke Dushman

| Johny

Bhagyawan

Game

| Jaggu

Mahakaal

rowspan=12| 1994

| Masti

Zamane Se Kya Darna

Kanoon

| Lakhiya

Anjaam

| Champa Chameli

Saajan Ka Ghar

Ekka Raja Rani

| Guruji (Dance master)

Juaari

|Salim Tension

Prem Yog

Main Khiladi Tu Anari

| Dhansukh

Criminal

|Special appearance; shot in Telugu and Hindi languages

Yaar Gaddar

| Police Inspector

Mr. Azaad

rowspan=6| 1995

| Inteqam Ke Sholey

Dilbar

Karan Arjun

| Linghaiyya

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Rock Dancer{{Cite web |title=Rock Dancer |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/rock-dancer/cast/2030213976/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}

| Police Inspector Johnny

Ram Shastra

| Reporter Raja

Haqeeqat

| Tony

rowspan=9| 1996

| Jaan

| Damru

Himmatwar

Hahakar

| Chamcha

Daraar

| Hari

Bhishma

| Natwar

Sapoot

| Deva

Raja Hindustani

| Balvant Singh

|Won- Screen Award for Best Comedian

Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Jeet

Piajee

Dushman Duniya Ka

| Headmaster

rowspan=16| 1997

| Jodidar

|Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman

Daayen

Ghunghat

|Pandit Vishwanat

Judaai

| Hiralal

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Auzaar

| Peter

Kaalia

|Khan Dada

Himalay Putra

| Joe

Agni Morcha

Koyla

| Shanker's Friend

Do Ankhen Barah Hath

| Rickshaw Walla

Yes Boss

| Madhav Advani, aka MAD

Judge Mujrim

| Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother

Krishna Arjun

| Rocky

Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi

| Bandaged patient on street

Deewana Mastana

| Ghafoor

|Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Ishq

| Ranjit's brother-in-law

rowspan=20| 1998

| Barsaat Ki Raat

Yeh Aashiqui Meri

Miss 420

| Tony Fernandes

Do Numbri

| Damru

Ustadon Ke Ustad

Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger

| Gopi

Keemat: They Are Back

| Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan

Aunty No. 1

Jiyaala

Mard

| Bindas

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

| Mahesh

Achanak

| Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor

Dulhe Raja

| Bankhey (Hotel Manager)

|Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Kareeb

| Bighe Laal

Iski Topi Uske Sar

| Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo

Barood

| Presenter

Tirchhi Topiwale

| Kadak K. Pillay

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

| Col. Almeida, Camp Manager

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Soldier

| Mohan/Sohan

Wajood

| Inspector Rahim Khan

rowspan=17| 1999

| Heeralal Pannalal

| Heeralal (Double role)

Ganga Ki Kasam

Dulhan Banoo Main Teri

| Jack

Munnibai

| Kammal Khan

Benaam

| Munna Mobile

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain

| Sunny Goyal

Daag: The Fire

| Sundar

Laawaris

| Gaflet

International Khiladi

| Focus

Anari No. 1

| Daler Mehndi

|Nominated – Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Silsila Hai Pyar Ka

| Johny

Sirf Tum

|Niranjan

Baadshah

|Ramlal

Hello Brother

| Havaldar Hatella

Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain

|Sattu

Khoobsurat

|Natwar

|Guest Appearance

Jaanwar

|Bajrangi

rowspan="23" | 2000

| Krodh

| Prem

Jwalamukhi

Hadh Kar Di Aapne

| Father/Son Lawyer Team

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa

| Maggi

Meri Jung Ka Elaan

Beti No. 1

| Mulayamchand 'Mullu'

Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal

|Nanhey

Kunwara

| Gopal

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Mela

| Inspector Pakkad Singh

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai

| Inspector Parab

|Special appearance

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

| Tour Manager Chirkund

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

| Pappu Junior

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Badal

| Gulel Singh Rangoli

Dil Hi Dil Mein

|College Professor Jack

| Hindi dubbed version

Hum To Mohabbat Karega

| Kutti

Joru Ka Ghulam

| Kanhaiya

Deewane

| Okay

Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

| Chatterjee

Fiza

| Laughing Club Comic

Shikari

| Jafrani Sindhi Businessman

Khatarnak

|Inspector Pratap Tungare

|Marathi film debut

Aaghaaz

| Rajni Deva

Raju Chacha

| Jaddu

rowspan=13| 2001

| Farz

| Informer named 'Taxi'

Aashiq

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

|Pappu Bhai

Censor

|Vikramjeet's First Assistant

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

| Aslam Bhai

|Won- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role

Lajja

Nayak

|TV Cameraman Topi

Ajnabee

| Banu Pradhan (B.P.)

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Dial 100

Asoka

|Magadha Soldier

Arjun Devaa

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

|Haldiram

|extended special appearance

Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa

| Appu Khote

rowspan=15| 2002

| Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare

|Subramaniam

Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa

Yeh Mohabbat Hai

|Jaggi

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

|Pakhandee Baba

Angaar – The Fire

Badmash No. 1

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

| Paresh Chaval (Painter)

Awara Paagal Deewana

|Chhota Chhatri

Humraaz

|Mr. Darshan

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award (extended guest appearance)

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

|Parwana

Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat

|Paajal

Annarth

|Ben Bose, Music Director

Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar

|Natwar

Karz – The Burden of Truth

|Juggi

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye

rowspan=12| 2003

| Kucch To Hai

|Popatlal

Khushi

|Milestone

Kaash Aap Hamare Hote

|Native Indian Black Face

Indian Babu

|Mr. Patel/Principal "Patel Bond 008"

|Special appearance

Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai

|Sandwich

Andaaz

|G. I. Joe

Chalte Chalte

|Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon

|Johnny

Aisaa Kyon

Koi Mil Gaya

|Chelaram Sukhwani

|Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award

Market

Janasheen

|Johnny Chen

rowspan="4" | 2004

| God Only Knows!

| Road Babe

Hatya: The Murder

|Paid Mourner

Navra Maza Navsacha

|Nepali Passenger

|Marathi Film (Guest Appearance)

Aabra Ka Daabra

|Maneklal

rowspan="4" | 2005

| Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

| Chitra Gupta

Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav

|Yadav

Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen

|Pashabhai

Deewane Huye Paagal

|Murgan

rowspan=7| 2006

| Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?

Banana Brothers

Saawan... The Love Season

|Akhil Rao

36 China Town

|KK

Phir Hera Pheri

|Munna

Chashmebahadur

Sandwich

2007

| Fool n Final

| Puttu Pilot

rowspan=8| 2008

| Thela No. 501

Race

|Max (The marriage bureau chief)

|Special appearance

Konchem Koththaga

|Thief

|Telugu film; special appearance

Khallbali: Fun Unlimited

Nidar – The Fearless

Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin

Mr Tikdambaaz

Paying Guests

|Ballu Ji

rowspan=4| 2009

|Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

|Parvej Asharraf 'Champa'/Daku Rabbar Singh

All the Best: Fun Begins

| Tobu

Aao Wish Karein

| Hitchchock

De Dana Dan

|Kaala Krishna Murari

rowspan=5| 2010

| Dulha Mil Gaya

| Krish

Bhavnaon Ko Samjho

|Vivaah Marriage Bureau

Prem Kaa Game

|Ramnik Chedda

Khatta Meetha

|Award Anshuman

Golmaal 3

|Pappi Bhai

rowspan=6| 2011

|Love Mein Ghum

| Sukhia

|Pakistani film

Yamla Pagla Deewana

| Jeweller

Anbirkku Alavillai

| Johnny Bhai

| Tamil film

Masti Express

| Veerubhai

Bin Bulaye Baraati

| Sajjan Singh

Tell Me O Khuda

| Pandurang P.

rowspan=6| 2012

| Players

| MC

Chaar Din Ki Chandni

| Paan Singh

Housefull 2

| Vishwas Patil

Deewana Main Deewana

| Husband

Khiladi 786

| Inspector Bhalerao Kambli

Savior

rowspan=4| 2013

| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

| Bunty

Boss

| Zorawar Singh

Singh Saab the Great

| Gulwinder

Enemmy

| CID Officer Eric Collaco

rowspan=3| 2014

| Entertainment

| Habibulla

My Father Godfather

|Director (Special Appearance)

Rang

| Guest Role

| Tulu film

2015

| Dilwale

| Mani Bhai

rowspan="1"| 2016

| Santa Banta Pvt Ltd

| Chooza

rowspan="4" |2017

|Machine

|Darpan Gopal

Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay

|College Principal

|Gujarati film

Judwaa 2

|Pappu Passport

Golmaal Again

|Pappi Bhai

rowspan="3" |2019

|Total Dhamaal

| Raju

Gara

|Kannada film

Housefull 4

| Winston Churchgate

2020

|Coolie No.1

| Inspector Jagjit Godbole

2021

|Hungama 2

| Tutor Gagan Chandra D'Costa

rowspan="2" |2022

|Cirkus

|Polson Dada

Jaysuk Zdpayo

|Mansukh

|Gujarati film

rowspan="2"| 2023

| Bad Boy

| Poltu

Aflatoon

|Nawab Waajid Ali

| Marathi film

rowspan="2" |2024

|Lantrani

|Policeman

I Want to Talk

| Johny

rowspan="4" |2025

|Badass Ravi Kumar

| Raja

Be Happy

|Gopi

Housefull 5

| Batuk Patel

| TBA

| Filming

= As playback singer =

class="wikitable sortable" \|+ List of Johnny Lever film singing credits
scope="col" \| Year ! scope="col" \| Title ! scope="col" \| Song ! scope="col" class="unsortable" \| Notes
1989 \| Chaalbaaz \| "Bhoot Raja" \|
1995 \|Ravan Raaj \| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht" \|
1998 \|Achanak \| \|

class="wikitable sortable"

|+ List of Johnny Lever film singing credits

scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Title

! scope="col" | Song

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes

1989

| Chaalbaaz

| "Bhoot Raja"

1995

|Ravan Raaj

| "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Sakht Sakht"

1998

|Achanak

=As dubbing artist=

class="wikitable sortable" \|+ List of Johnny Lever film voiceover credits
scope="col" \| Year ! scope="col" \| Title ! scope="col" \| Actor !Role !Original Language !Dub Language
1996	Hindustani	Senthil \|Panneerselvam \|Tamil \|Hindi

class="wikitable sortable"

|+ List of Johnny Lever film voiceover credits

scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Title

! scope="col" | Actor

!Role

!Original Language

!Dub Language

1996

Hindustani

Senthil

|Panneerselvam

|Tamil

|Hindi

=Television shows=

class="wikitable sortable" \|+ List of Johnny Lever television shows and roles
scope="col" \| Year ! scope="col" \| Title ! Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" \| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" \| {{ref heading}}
1993 \| Zabaan Sambhalke \| Johnny Utolandand \| Episode 29 \|
2006 \| Johny Aala Re \| Host/presenter \| \|
2007 \| Comedy Circus \| Himself (Judge) \| \|
2017–2018 \| Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double \| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai \| Double role \|
2023 \| Pop Kaun? \| Brij Kishor Trivedi \|

class="wikitable sortable"

|+ List of Johnny Lever television shows and roles

scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Title

! Role

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{ref heading}}

1993

| Zabaan Sambhalke

| Johnny Utolandand

| Episode 29

2006

| Johny Aala Re

| Host/presenter

2007

| Comedy Circus

| Himself (Judge)

2017–2018

| Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double

| Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai

| Double role

2023

| Pop Kaun?

| Brij Kishor Trivedi

Awards and nominations

class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Category ! Work ! Result
colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"\|Filmfare Awards
1994 \| rowspan="13" \|Best Performance in a Comic Role \|Baazigar \|{{nom}}
1996 \|Karan Arjun \|{{nom}}
1997 \|Raja Hindustani \|{{nom}}
rowspan="2" \|1998 \|Deewana Mastana \|{{won}}
Judaai \|{{nom}}
rowspan="2" \|1999 \|Dulhe Raja \|{{won}}
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai \|{{nom}}
2000 \|Anari No.1 \|{{nom}}
rowspan="2" \|2001 \|Kunwara \|{{nom}}
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani \|{{nom}}
2002 \|Ajnabee \|{{nom}}
2003 \|Humraaz \|{{nom}}
2004 \|Koi... Mil Gaya \|{{nom}}
colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"\|IIFA Awards
2001 \| rowspan="4" \|Best Performance in a Comic Role \|Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani \|{{nom}}
2002 \|Ajnabee \|{{nom}}
2004 \|Koi... Mil Gaya \|{{nom}}
2010 \|De Dana Dan \|{{nom}}
colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"\|Indian Television Academy Awards
2018 \|Best Actor - Comedy \|Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double \|{{nom}}
colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"\|Producers Guild Film Awards
2018 \|Best Actor in a Comic Role \|Housefull 2 \|{{nom}}
colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"\|Screen Awards
1997 \| rowspan="4" \|Best Comedian \|Raja Hindustani \|{{won}}
2002 \|Ajnabee \|{{nom}}
2003 \|Awara Paagal Deewana \|{{nom}}
2011 \|Golmaal 3 \|{{nom}}
colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"\|Zee Cine Awards
2002 \| rowspan="2" \|Best Actor in a Comic Role \|Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega \|{{won}}
2004 \|Koi... Mil Gaya \|{{nom}}

class="wikitable sortable"

! Year

! Category

! Work

! Result

colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"|Filmfare Awards

1994

| rowspan="13" |Best Performance in a Comic Role

|Baazigar

|{{nom}}

1996

|Karan Arjun

|{{nom}}

1997

|Raja Hindustani

|{{nom}}

rowspan="2" |1998

|Deewana Mastana

|{{won}}

Judaai

|{{nom}}

rowspan="2" |1999

|Dulhe Raja

|{{won}}

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

|{{nom}}

2000

|Anari No.1

|{{nom}}

rowspan="2" |2001

|Kunwara

|{{nom}}

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

|{{nom}}

2002

|Ajnabee

|{{nom}}

2003

|Humraaz

|{{nom}}

2004

|Koi... Mil Gaya

|{{nom}}

colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"|IIFA Awards

2001

| rowspan="4" |Best Performance in a Comic Role

|Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

|{{nom}}

2002

|Ajnabee

|{{nom}}

2004

|Koi... Mil Gaya

|{{nom}}

2010

|De Dana Dan

|{{nom}}

colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"|Indian Television Academy Awards

2018

|Best Actor - Comedy

|Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double

|{{nom}}

colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"|Producers Guild Film Awards

2018

|Best Actor in a Comic Role

|Housefull 2

|{{nom}}

colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"|Screen Awards

1997

| rowspan="4" |Best Comedian

|Raja Hindustani

|{{won}}

2002

|Ajnabee

|{{nom}}

2003

|Awara Paagal Deewana

|{{nom}}

2011

|Golmaal 3

|{{nom}}

colspan="4" style="background: #eedd82;"|Zee Cine Awards

2002

| rowspan="2" |Best Actor in a Comic Role

|Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega

|{{won}}

2004

|Koi... Mil Gaya

|{{nom}}

References

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