Johnny Lever – Full Detail
Early Life
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Full Name: John Prakash Rao Janumala
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Date of Birth: August 14, 1957
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Place of Birth: Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Parents: Prakash Rao Janumala and Esther Janumala
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Sibling: Jimmy Moses (brother, also a comedian)
Johnny grew up in Mumbai and started performing comedy at an early age in local events and stage shows while working at a warehouse to support his family.
Career
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Debut: 1978, appeared in small roles and as a mimicry artist.
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Breakthrough: 1984, with the film Baazigar and Dulhe Raja, he became a household name.
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Notable Films:
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Baazigar
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Judaai
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Raja Hindustani
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Golmaal series
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Deewana Mastana
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Specialty: Comedy, mimicry, and character acting.
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Awards: Several Filmfare Awards for Best Comedian.
Johnny Lever is considered one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in India and is credited with shaping modern Bollywood comedy.
Personal Life
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Spouse: Sujatha Janumala
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Children: Jesse Lever (actor), Jamie Lever (comedian)
He is also known for his philanthropic work and mentoring aspiring comedians.
