Happy B’day Johnny Lever! 5 best movies of the comedy star to watch on OTT

Bollywood’s iconic comedian Johnny Lever has been entertaining fans for many decades. In his impressive career spanning over 40 years, Jonny Lever has delivered classic roles that defy the odds of remembering a character, irrespective of his screen time.  

Born John Prakash Rao Janumala, Johnny Lever carved his niche in the industry with his bumbling and eccentric characters, along with his sharp wit. Today, August 14, marks his birthday, as he turns 67 years old. On this special occasion, let’s revisit some of his finest performances that you can rewatch on OTT platforms.  

Johnny Lever films to watch online

Dulhe Raja (YouTube)

Johnny Lever was bestowed with a Filmfare Award for his best performance in a comedy role. He stars as the hotel manager called Bankhey. The movie also casts Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, Johnny Lever, Prem Chopra, and Asrani in pivotal roles.  

Baazigar (Prime Video)

This gripping romantic thriller marks Johnny Lever’s career-defining moment, as he gained immense popularity for portraying the character of Babulal. Whether it was his stunning comedic timing or the humourous facial expression, it is impossible to forget the scene where he was talking on the phone but keeps forgetting the main information to disseminate. The movie also marked the beginning of his collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan, followed by Baaigar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chalte Chalte, and many more.  

Phir Hera Pheri (ShemarooMe)

This epic comedy movie is the second installment of Hera Pheri and features Johnny Lever as the small-time gangster Munna. His artistic flair and perfect dialogue delivery with expressions impart an unforgettable charm. The movie also features Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty as the leading trio of friends.   

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Netflix)

This musical romance film features Johnny Lever as Col. Almeida, a camp manager, who is an ardent supporter of the British. His English accent, mixed with timely humour keeps you hooked to his presence. This musical romance stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead.   

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (ShemarooMe)

Anchored by a star-studded ensemble with Saif Ali Khan, Fardeen Khan, Sonali Bendre, Twinkle Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, this crime caper comedy film is a must-watch for Lever’s performance. He plays gangster Aslam Bhai who gets tricked into believing about a “never happening” musical collab for an ulterior motive. There is also a song dedicated to the character that gained immense popularity and love.   

On the work front, he will next be seen in Welcome to the Jungle movie.

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