Quick Facts
| Religion: Christianity | Height: 5’5″ |
| Birthplace: Andhra Pradesh | Marital Status: Married |
The 68-year actor led a life of poverty in the first half growing up in the small, dark rooms of Dharavi; earning from odd jobs like selling pens in the streets of Mumbai, working in hotels and side by side mimicking actors.
Personal Information
| Real Name | John Prakash Rao Janumala |
| Nick Name | Johnny Lever |
| Profession | Comedian, Actor |
Physical Statistics
| Height (approx.) | 5’5” (165 cm / 1.65 m) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 14 August 1957 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 68 Years |
| Birthplace | Kanigiri, Prakasam , Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Amritsar |
| School | Andhra Education Society English High School |
| Educational | 7th standard |
Family & Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/ Spouse | Sujatha Johnrao |
| Marriage Date | Year 1984 |
| Parents | Father– Prakash Rao Janumala (an operator in Hindustan Lever Ltd) Mother- Karunamma Janumala |
| Children | Son- Jesse Johnrao Janumala Daughter- Jamie Janumala (actor, comedian) |
| Siblings | Brother- Jimmy Moses (playback singer, comedian and actor) and 1 more younger Sister– 3 (all younger) |
Career
| Debut | 1985- Bollywood film |
| Awards | • 1997- Star Screen Award for Best Comedian • 13 Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role • ZEE Cine Award for the Best Actor in a Comic Role |
Personal Preferences
| Favourite Singer’s | Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar. |
| Favourite Indian Composer Duo | Kalyanji–Anandji |
Money Factor
| Net Worth (approx.) | 227 crores INR |
What You Never Knew About Johnny Lever
- Johnny Lever is one of the first and finest stand-up comedians in the country.
- 13-year old Johnny decided not to end his life instead break all shackles and shine brighter in life.
- Johnny Lever worked at HUL for 6 years and had to quit in 1981 to focus on stage performances.
- He is the president of Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai (MAAM).
- He has a proud record of acting in 350+ films.
