| Johnny Lever Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 14, 1957 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Sujatha Lever |
Johnny Lever is an Indian actor, singer, and comedian who is considered as one of the most talented comedians in Bollywood. He has starred in over 300 films and is best remembered for his comedic roles in films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Deewana Mastana (1997), Baazigar (1993), Dulhe Raja (1998), Dilwale (2015), Koi Mil Gaya (2003), Chalte Chalte (2003), Dulhe Raja (1998), Humraaz (2002), Judaai (1997), Ajnabee (2001), Raja Hindustani (1996), Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001), Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000), Kunwara (2000), Anari No. 1 (1999), Karan Arjun (1995), etc.
Born Name
John Prakash Rao Janumala
Nick Name
Johnny Lever
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Kanigiri, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Comedian, Singer
Family
- Father – Prakash Rao Janumala
- Siblings – Jimmy Moses (Younger Brother) (Actor, Playback Singer, Stand-up Comedian, Mimicry Artiste). He also has 3 younger sisters and 1 more brother.
Genre
Indian pop
Instruments
Vocals
Net Worth
In 2023, Johnny Lever’s net worth was $30 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
64 kg or 141 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Johnny Lever has dated –
- Sujatha Lever (1984-Present) – The Khiladi (1992) actor is happily married to a woman named Sujatha. Together, they are parents to a son named Jessy Lever and a daughter named Jamie Lever.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Astounding variety of comedic facial expressions
- Spot-on mimicry of other celebrities
- Bright smile
- Short height
- Curly hair
Brand Endorsements
Johnny Lever has endorsed or promoted brands such as –
- Kachua Chhap Incense
- Omee-G
- Skypass Travel
- Fena Detergent Powder
- Solana Hackathon
Religion
Christianity
Johnny Lever Favorite Things
- Sindhi Dish – Koki
Source – YouTube
Johnny Lever Facts
- He had to quit school after the seventh standard due to financial difficulties.
- One of Lever’s most memorable live performances was when he impersonated Michael Jackson during the 1999 Filmfare Awards.
- He acted alongside his daughter in the comedy film Housefull 4 (2019) starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Rana Daggubati, etc., and the television series Pop Kaun? (2023) alongside Kunal Khemu, Nupur Sanon, Farhad Samji, Saurabh Shukla, Chunky Panday, and Rajpal Yadav.
- While working at Hindustan Unilever company, he performed at a company function by mimicking a few senior officials and earned the nickname ‘Johnny Lever’. Years later, when he found a foothold in the film industry, he chose to use that as his stage name.
- He was awarded the Filmfare Award for ‘Best Performance in a Comic Role’ 2 times, once for Deewana Mastana (1997) and again the next year for Dulhe Raja (1998). Additionally, he has garnered 11 more Filmfare Award nominations as of 2023.
- Lever is credited with popularizing stand-up comedy in India.
- He celebrates his birthday on the same day as popular celebrities like Sunidhi Chauhan, Suchitra, Mohit Raina, Gautam Rode, Steve Martin, Marcia Gay Harden, Magic Johnson, Halle Berry, Susan Olsen, Catherine Bell, Mila Kunis, and many others.
- In February 2024, he revealed that at the age of 13, he went to a railway track to die by suicide because of his father’s alcoholism.
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