Johny Lever

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Characters played by Johny Lever

Zorawar — Boss (2013)

Shiv's maternal uncle and a sub-inspector. After sustaining an injury, he assigns Shiv to protect Ankita. He becomes suspended for his involvement in the conflicts following Shiv's framing and supports the family against Ayushman's corruption.

Chelaram Sukhwani — Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)

Local resident involved in minor community events.

Pappu Junior — Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)

Pappu Junior is a small-time gangster struggling for recognition within his gang. Ajay recruits him to stage a fake on-air attack, but the scheme becomes entangled with a genuine murder. Later, he helps Ajay and Ria steal the confession tape and escape, making him an important practical ally in their effort to expose the truth.

Raja — Badass Ravi Kumar (2025)

Important supporting role in the sequel, likely part of Ravi's circle.

Polson Dada — Cirkus (2022)

Polson Dada is the boss of the robbers who target Roy Shenoy and Joy Shenoy for their money. After the robbers retreat when Roy Shenoy gives them electric shocks, Polson Dada comes to Ooty seeking revenge, adding a criminal threat to the twins' identity-based confusion.

Maggi — Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)

A fellow employee who comes to Pooja's rescue when Mr. Oberoi wants to terminate her for frequently arriving late. Maggi claims that Pooja is engaged to Kabir and shows Mr. Oberoi photographs taken during Pooja's Agra visit. Pooja reluctantly accepts the deception to keep her job.

Munnabhai — Phir Hera Pheri (2006)

Eccentric character who temporarily allies with the trio for mutual gain.

Ram Lal — Baadshah (1999)

Ram Lal is Baadshah's chief assistant at the detective agency and helps manage its small group of employees. He is sent with the others during the mistaken hostage exchange and is later held by Thapar, before returning to the agency after the conspiracy is defeated and business improves.

Batuk Patel — Housefull 5 (2025)

A quirky comedic passenger on the cruise entangled in the chaotic inheritance mystery.

Mani Bhai — Dilwale (2015)

Mani Bhai is Raj's lieutenant and a member of his circle in Panaji. He steals one of King's cars and brings it to the workshop, where he, Veer, and Sidhu discover drugs hidden in the car's decklid. Their decision to burn the drugs later causes King's violent confrontation at the wedding.

Taxi — Farz (2001)

Karan's former informant who previously worked for Gawa. Motivated by a desire for revenge for his own brother's death, he sympathizes with the suspended Karan. While following Karan, he is shot dead by Gawa, who throws the weapon at Karan to frame him for the crime.

Mahesh — Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)

Mahesh is Suraj’s close friend and wingman, employed by Suraj’s grandfather to monitor his behavior. He remains connected to Suraj during the story and later plays a prank at the marriage by sending an imposter child while pretending the child is Suraj’s son from another relationship.

Career Overview

Johny Lever has 214 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Golmaal with 3 titles. Signature works include Farhad Samji's Next, Lantrani, Krodh. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
214
Birth Date
1957-08-14
Birth Place
Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q983571), public domain (CC0).