Johnny Lever
Johnny Lever | |
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Lever in 2012 | |
| Born | John Prakash Rao Janumala 14 August 1957 |
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| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse |
Sujatha Lever (m. 1984) |
| Children | 2, including Jamie |
| Relatives | Jimmy Moses (brother) |
John Prakash Rao Janumala, 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. 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.