Johnny Lever (Hindi: जॉनी लीवर, born 14th august,1956,is an actor in Bollywood known as a comedian of great regard who has appeared in several films since the 1980s playing comic supporting roles. He was born as Janardhana Rao in Amkam village in the Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh.
He used to work for Hindustan Lever Limited (a Unilever company). That's where the "Lever" in his name comes from.
One of India's top comic actors
Father of Jessey Lever
He was born in Andhra Pradesh, where his family originated from. After coming to Mumbai, he worked in various places and took on the name Johnny Lever.
Dropped out of school after 7th grade.
Loved movies while growing up.
Started doing stand up comedy when he was 10.
