Himani Shivpuri
Himani Shivpuri at the launch of her show,I Luv My India.
Born	Himani Bhatt Shivpuri 1960 Dehradun
Years active	1985-present

Himani Shivpuri, is Indian, film, theatre and television actress, who is most known for her role in Sooraj R. Barjatya's film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), and as 'Devki Bhojai' in TV serial Humrahi (DD National).

Biography[link]

She was born and brought up in Dehradun, Uttrakhand, her father Haridutt Bhatt was a Hindi teacher at Doon School, Dehradun, where she also received her school education. Even while she was at school she was actively involved in school plays, and while doing her post graduation in 'Organic Chemistry', her interest grew and she started acting plays simultaneous to her studies.

Eventually she joined National School of Drama, New Delhi and graduated in 1984.^[1]

Her ancestral village is Bhattwadi, District Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. She has a son Katyayan, and was married to actor Gyan Shivpuri, who died in 1995.^[2]

Career[link]

After graduating from National School of Drama she worked with NSD Repertory Company for sometime before moving to Mumbai.

Shivpuri made her film debut in 1984 with (Ab Ayega Mazaa), followed by In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones a TV film, in (1989), also starring Shahrukh Khan. She acted in many art film thereafter like Shyam Benegal's Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993), and Mammo (1994), though her big commercial break came with Sooraj R. Barjatya's Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994).

She made her television debut with TV serial Humrahi (DD National), directed by Kunwar Sinha, which gave her considerable popularity as her role of 'Devki Bhojai' was widely appreciated. Thereafter she became a regular feature on Indian television, starring in serials like,Hasratein on ZEE TV in 1995 as an unsatisfied wife forced to marry a man double her age & looking out for extra marital affair to satiate her needs, Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Raksha, Chandni, Dollar Bahu (Zee TV), Josh^{[disambiguation needed ]} (Star Plus), Ek Ladki Anjaani Si and most recently in Ghar Ek Sapna (Sahara One), and India Calling (Star One). She has also just started Baat Hamarri Paki hai on Sony Entertainment Television Asia^[3][4]

Though she acts mainly in character actor, she has done some memorable roles in films like Koyla (1997), Pardes (1997), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Anjaam (1994) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).

Over the years she has worked for many film production houses including Yash Raj Films (owned by director Yash Chopra), Rajshri Productions and Dharma Productions (owned by Yash Johar).

She has been recently seen in the J.P. Dutta's film Umrao Jaan.

Himani Shivpuri now plays Kul in Zee's Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah.

Himani Shivpuri is awarded with 19th JAI National Award by Journalist Association of India under the flagship of Journalists Federation of India, in the presence of Mr. Oscar Fernandes (Former Cabinet Minister), Mr. Kapil Sibal (Cabinet Minister) & Mr. H.K. Sethi Secretary General of Journalists Federation of India.

Filmography[link]

• Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984) ... Sidey's sister
• In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989) (TV)
• Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993)
• Dhanwaan (1993) ... Hamidbhai's daughter-in-law
• Mammo (1994) ... Anwari
• Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) ... Razia
• Andaz (1994) (uncredited) ... Mrs. Panipuri Sharma
• Anjaam (1994) ... Nisha
• Yaar Gaddar (1994) ... Police Inspector
• Aao Pyaar Karen (1994) ... Shankar's wife
• Teesra Kaun? (1994) ... Shanti Verma
• Trimurti (1995) ... Janki Singh
• Raja (1995) ... Kaki
• God and Gun (1995)
• Veergati (1995) ... Sulokh's mom
• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) ... Kammo
• Yaraana (1995) ... Beggar/Champa
• Haqeeqat (1995) ... Kamini
• Bandish (1996)
• PremGranth (1996) ... Nathu
• Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) ... Raj's mother
• Bal Bramhachari (1996) ... Shanti
• Beqabu (1996) ... Aarti Kapoor
• Pardes (1997) ... Kulwanti
• Hero No. 1 (1997) ... Shannu
• Koyla (1997)
• Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997) ... Subhash's wife
• Betaabi (1997) ... Radha, professor
• Deewana Mastana (1997) ... Raja's mom
• Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997) ... Raja's mother
• Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) .... Ragini Sinha
• Bandhan (1998) ... Ramlal's wife
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) ... Rifat Bi
• Mehndi (film) (1998)
• Dahek: A Burning Passion (1998) ... Mrs. Javed Bahkshi
• Nyaydaata (1999)
• Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) ... Vakil's wife
• Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
• Daag: The Fire (1999) ... Kajri's mother
• Anari No. 1 (1999) ... Rahul's Aunt
• Biwi No. 1 (1999)
• Trishakti (1999) ... Mrs. Laxmiprasad
• Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999) ... Umadevi
• Vaastav: The Reality (1999) ... Laxmi Akka
• Khoobsurat (1999) ... Savita
• Krodh (2000) ... Sita
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) ... Mary
• Baaghi (2000)
• Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) ... Mrs. Bakhiyani
• Chal Mere Bhai (2000) ... Sapna's aunt
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) ... Shyama Aapa
• Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) ... Sita Pillai
• Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000) ... Mrs. Saxena
• Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) ... Sweety
• Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000) ... Radha Ganga's biological mom
• Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) ... Titlibai
• Jodi No.1 (2001) ... wife of Kamal
• Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) ... Sushma
• Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) ... Haldiram's Wife
• Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) ... Maria
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) ... Patient Ramgopal's wife
• Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) ... Mrs. Sahani
• Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) ... Mrs. Malhotra
• Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
• Ek Hindustani (2003)
• Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003) ... Tara & Sitara's mom
• Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) ... Susheela
• Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) ... Minty Ahluwalia
• Shart: The Challenge (2004)
• Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) ... Kamla
• Time Pass (2005) ... Kanchan Sharma
• Mumbai Godfather (2005)
• Meri Aashiqui (2005)
• Classic Dance of Love (2005)
• Insan (2005)...Indu's mom
• Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)...Goverdhan's wife
• Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005) ... Mrs. I. M.Gore
• Umrao Jaan (2006)
• Kismat Konnection (2008) ... Mrs. Gill
• Haal-e-dil (2008) ... Stella
• Do Knot Disturb (2009) ... Goverdhan's mother
• [ Milege Milege]] {2010} ... Mrs. Gandhi
• Sasural Simar Ka (2011) ... Rajjo Dwivedi (Buaji)

Serials[link]

• Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah as Kulraj Kohli
• Sanjog Se Bani Sangini as Shanno
• Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga (2011) as Sarika's Dadi
• I Luv My India

References[link]

1. ^ "Himani Shivpuri at indiatimes". Chatinterviews.indiatimes.com. 2006-01-16. http://chatinterviews.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1373696.cms. Retrieved 2010-01-31. 
2. ^ Himan Shivpuri Interview^{[dead link]}
3. ^ "Himani Shivpuri at indiazone". Indianetzone.com. http://www.indianetzone.com/6/himani_shivpuri.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-31. 
4. ^ "Himani Shivpuri at indiantelevision". Indiantelevision.com. 2003-08-04. http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k3/actor/himanishivpuri.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-31. 

Journalist Association of India www.jaoi.org (H K Sethi Secretary General) Journalists Federation of India www.jfoi.org

Award[link]

• 19th JAI National Award 2011 under the flagship of Journalist Federation of India www.jfoi.org

External links[link]

• Himani Shivpuri at the Internet Movie Database

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Johnny Lever
Born	John Prakasa Rao Janumala (1950-01-07) 7 January 1950 (age 62) Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India,
Occupation	Actor, Comedian
Years active	1984–present
Spouse	Sujatha Lever
Signature	150px

John Prakasa Rao Janumala, famously known as Johnny Lever born January 7, 1950 in Ossalapalle, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, is an Indian film actor and one of the most popular comedians in Hindi cinema.^[1] He was born to Prakash Rao Janumala and Karunamma Janumala and brought up in Mumbai. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than 300 Bollywood films since. He has received 13 Filmfare Awards nominations in Best Comedian Category, and has won the award twice.

Early life[link]

Johnny Lever, born in Andhra Pradesh and was brought up in Mumbai's King's Circle area (Dharavi). His mother tongue is Telugu.^[2] Johnny studied in Andhra Telugu School till the seventh grade but couldn't study further because of financial problems in his family, after which he decided to leave school and started working different kinds of odd jobs, such as selling pens on the streets of Bombay by imitating Bollywood stars and dancing to the songs of Bollywood stars. He also spent his early ages in Yakutpura a old city of Hyderabad from where he learnt the unique style of comedy acting. He developed a passion for mimicry and stand-up comedy, inspired by watching comedians like Johnny Walker, Kishore Kumar and Mehmood in films and mimicry artists like Dinesh Hingoo and Nerella Venumadhav on stage, and thus decided to be a mimicry artist. To seek guidance and help regarding mimicry, he met his mentor Pratap Jani and mimicry artist Ram Kumar, who helped him and taught him the basics of mimicry.

Lever was also employed in Hindustan Lever's factory in Mumbai with his father. While working, he entertained his co-workers in the factory by imitating Elvis Presley. At one of the functions at his factory he was asked to perform and show his talent. His popularity among coworkers and officers of the factory by his performance earned him the nickname "Johnny Lever".

He started to perform in musical shows (orchestras) and after earning fame, joined the group of Kalyanji-Anandji, a legendary music direction duo. He did a lot of shows and world tours with them, one of his first big tours being with Amitabh Bachchan in 1982.

Since he became an instant hit at orchestras and was unable to find time, another comedian who substituted him by the name of Johnny Fever evolved. However, Fever's fame was short-lived as Raju Srivastav came to Mumbai during the same time and started filling gaps of Johnny Lever at orchestras.

During this period he learned a lot from his mentor Kalyanji, who was described by Lever as a great philosopher and a very humorous person. At one of his shows, actor Sunil Dutt noticed his talent and potential and offered him his first movie Dard Ka Rishta.

In the 1980s, he released his mimicry/comedy album, Hansee Ke Hungame, which became a hit in India and the world over, increasing his fame to another level. During this time period, he also did few commercials for Kachua chhap incense, directed by Shekhar Kapoor.

In 1986, he performed in a charity show called "Hope 86", in front of the whole Hindi film industry as a filler and was loved by audience. His talent was recognized, which resulted in producer Gul Anand offering him a film called Jalwa with Naseeruddin Shah. He is considered an influential Indian comedian who has been cited as inspiration by many other comics.

Career[link]

Audio career[link]

Johnny started his mass career by releasing an album where he mimicked various Bollywood stars and created a few famous characters in the process; Chela Ramani being one. Some famous sketches in the album included "Sky Lab", "Madrasi Anna Cricket", "Pathan in the bus", "Hijra Kabaddi" and "Chela Ramani".

Film career[link]

Lever got his first break in Indian cinema with the film Dard Ka Rishta, thanks to the late Sunil Dutt. Since then, he has acted in more than 350 films. After Dard Ka Rishta, he was seen in Jalwa with Naseerudin Shah, but his first major success came with Baazigar, and after that he was seen in almost every movie as a supporting actor/comedian. Despite being busy with his many movie roles, he continued to do live shows. One of his most memorable live performances was an impersonation of Michael Jackson at the 1999 Filmfare Awards. His most acclaimed performance was the character of "Babulal" in the film, Baazigar, directed by Abbas-Mustan. He is also remembered for some of his other famous characters, like "Chotta Chattri", "Aslam Bhai", etc. His performance in the film, Judaai and his famous dialogues in the movie, Abba Dabba Jabba are also unforgettable.^[3]

His first Tamil feature film was Anbirkku Alavillai^[4] produced by SIMPL (Shepherd India Media Pvt. Ltd.), released in 2011. He also had a special appearance in one Telugu feature film, Criminal directed by Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt.

Television career[link]

Lever also appeared on Zee TV, in his own show, Johny Aala Re.^[5] In 2007, he appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show Comedy Circus.

He is also the president of CINTAA (Cine And T.V. Artist Association) which has its own television show called Superstars ka Jalwa on Star Plus. He is also the president of MAAM (Mimicry Artist Association Mumbai), and has done thousands of live shows all over the world. His younger brother, Jimmy Moses, is also a stand-up comedian and mimicry artist.^[6]

Personal life[link]

Lever is a Born Again Christian and has given various testimonies regarding his relationship with Jesus.^{[7][8][9][10]} He is married to Sujatha and has two children, a daughter Jamie and a son Jesse.^[11] His brother Jimmy Moses is also a famous stand-up comic who has worked on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and Comedy Circus.

Controversies[link]

In 1998, Lever was convicted and sentenced for disrespecting the Indian National Anthem, constitution and the flag at a private function hosted by Anees Ibrahim Kaskar.^[12] However all charges against him were dropped and he was sent home within one day.

Filmography[link]

• Ek Nai Paheli (29 June 1984)
• Tum Par Hum Quarban (1985)
• Love 86 (14 February 1986) ...... Uttam
• Main Balwaan (28 November 1986)
• Jalwa (1987) ...... Muthu (The Masseur)
• Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (15 January 1988) ...... Srivastav's Servant
• Kasam (15 April 1988)
• Hatya (3 June 1988)
• Aakhri Adalat (10 June 1988) ...... Havaldar
• Hero Hiralal (21 October 1988)
• Tezaab (10 November 1988) ...... Kainchi
• Suryaa (10 February 1989)
• Ilaaka (12 May 1989)
• Mujrim (28 June 1989) ...... Shankar's PA
• Jaadugar (25 August 1989) ...... Nilkant
• Kala Bazar (6 October 1989) ...... Kutti Chai Walla
• Chaalbaaz (8 December 1989) ...... Special appearance as Johny Baba Tantrik
• Main Azaad Hoon (15 December 1989) ...... Protester (Uncredited)
• Kafan (1990)
• Khatarnak (1990)
• Kishen Kanhaiya (9 March 1990) ...... Lobo
• Bandh Darwaza (1 June 1990)
• Raeeszada (1991)
• Ajooba Kudrat Ka (1991)
• Vishnu Deva (15 February 1991) ...... Havaldar #1
• Narsimha (5 July 1991) ...... Tempo Dada
• Jungle Ka Beta (1992)
• Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge (1992)
• Khiladi (5 January 1992) ...... Anna Pillai
• Humla (29 May 1992) ...... Shiva's Friend
• Chamatkar (8 July 1992) ...... Cricket Commentator
• Insaniyat Ke Devta 1993) ...... Muthuswamy
• Teri Payal Meree Geet (1993)
• Yugandhar (1993)
• Aansoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
• Anari (26 March 1993) ...... Bablu
• Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (16 April 1993)
• Anmol (27 August 1993) ...... Himself (Special appearance)
• Santan (12 November 1993) ...... Kalia
• Baazigar (12 November 1993) ...... Babulal
• Aulad Ke Dushman (3 December 1993) ...... Johny
• Bhagyawan (10 December 1993)
• Masti (1994)
• Mahakaal (1994)
• Zamane Se Kya Darna (14 January 1994)
• Kanoon (1 April 1994)
• Anjaam (22 April 1994) ...... Champa Chameli
• Saajan Ka Ghar (29 April 1994)
• Ekka Raja Rani (24 June 1994) ...... Guruji (Dancemaster)
• Juaari (8 July 1994)
• Prem Yog (23 August 1994)
• Main Khiladi Tu Anadi (23 September 1994) ...... Dhansukh
• Criminal (14 October 1994)
• Yaar Ghaddar (4 November 1994) ...... Police Inspector
• Mr Azad (23 December 1994)
• Inteqam Ke Sholey (1995)
• Dilbar (1995)
• Karan Arjun (13 January 1995) ...... Linghaiyya
• Criminal (4 August 1995)
• Rock Dancer (3 November 1995) ...... Police Inspector
• Ram Shastra (9 November 1995) ...... Reporter Raja
• Haqeeqat (29 December 1995) ...... Tony
• Jaan (17 May 1996) ...... Damru
• Himmatwar (14 June 1996)
• Hahakar (5 July 1996) ...... Chamcha
• Daraar (5 July 1996) ...... Hari
• Indian (July 1996) (Dubbed as Hindustani in Hindi).....PaneerSelvam (aka Subhar Lal in Hindi version)
• Bhishma (26 July 1996) ...... Natwar
• Sapoot (8 November 1996)
• Raja Hindustani (15 November 1996) ...... Balvant Singh
• Dushman Duniya Ka (22 November 1996)
• Jodidar (1997)
• Daayen (1997)
• Ghunghat (1997)
• Auzaar (28 February 1997) ...... Peter
• Judaai (28 February 1997) ...... Hiralal
• Kaalia (28 March 1997)
• Himalyaputra (4 April 1997) ...... Joe
• Agni Morcha (4 April 1997)
• Koyla (18 April 1997) ...... Shanker's Friend
• Do Aankhen Barah Haath (11 July 1997) ...... Rickshaw Walla
• Yes Boss (18 July 1997) ...... Madhav Advani, aka MAD
• Judge Mujrim (12 September 1997)
• Krishna Arjun (1 October 1997)
• Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (10 October 1997) ...... Bandaged patient on street
• Deewana Mastana (10 October 1997) ...... Ghafoor
• Ishq (28 November 1997) ...... Ranjit's brother-in-law
• Barsaat Ki Raat (1998)
• Yeh Aashiqui Meri (16 January 1998)
• Miss 420 (23 January 1998) ...... Tony Fernandes
• Ustadon Ke Ustad (20 March 1998)
• Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (3 April 1998) ...... Gopi
• Keemat: They Are Back (10 April 1998) ...... Sub-Inspector Ultappan
• Aunty No. 1 (1 May 1998)
• Jiyaala (1 May 1998)
• Mard (15 May 1998)
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (22 May 1998) ...... Mahesh
• Achanak (12 June 1998) ...... Johny.
• Dulhe Raja (10 July 1998) ...... Bankhey (Hotel Manager)
• Kareeb (17 July 1998) ...... Bighe Laal
• Iski Topi Uske Sar (17 July 1998) ...... Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
• Barood (7 August 1998) ...... Presenter
• Tirchhi Topiwale (11 September 1998) ...... Kadak K. Pillay
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (16 October 1998) ...... Col. Almeida, Camp Manager
• Soldier (20 November 1998) ...... Mohan/Sohan
• Wajood (11 December 1998) ...... Inspector Rahim Khan
• Heeralal Pannalal (1999) ...... Heeralal (Double role)
• Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
• Dulhan Banoo Mein Teri (1999)
• Benaam (1999) ...... Munna Mobile
• Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (22 January 1999) ...... Sunny Goyal
• Daag-The Fire (12 February 1999) ...... Sundar
• Laawaris (5 March 1999) ...... Gaflet
• International Khiladi (26 March 1999) ...... Focus
• Anari No. 1 (9 April 1999) ...... Daler Mehndi
• Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (16 April 1999) ...... Johny
• Sirf Tum (11 June 1999) ...... Niranjan
• Baadshah (27 August 1999) ...... Ramlal
• Hello Brother (10 September 1999) ...... Havaldar Hatella
• Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (24 September 1999) ...... Sattu
• Khoobsurat (26 November 1999) ...... Special appearance (song)
• Jaanwar (23 December 1999) ...... Bajrangi
• Krodh (2000) ...... Prem
• Jwalamukhi (2000)
• Annarth (2000)...Ben Bose
• Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) ...... Father/Son Lawyer Team
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) ...... Maggi
• Meri Jung Ka Elaan (2000)
• Beti No.1 (2000) ...... Mulayamchand 'Mullu'
• Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal (2000)
• Kunwara (2000) ...... Gopal
• Mela (7 January 2000) ...... Inspector Pakkad Singh
• Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (14 January 2000) ...... Inspector Parab
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (15 January 2000) ...... Tour Manager Chirkund
• Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (21 January 2000) ...... Pappu Junior
• Badal (11 February 2000) ...... Gulel Singh Rangoli
• Dil Hi Dil Mein (21 April 2000)
• Hum To Mohabbat Karega (26 May 2000) ...... Kutti
• Joru Ka Ghulam (16 June 2000) ...... Kanhaiya
• Deewane (11 August 2000) ...... Okay
• Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (24 August 2000) ...... Chatterjee
• Fiza* (8 September 2000) ...... Laughing Club Comic
• Shikari* (6 October 2000) ...... Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
• Aaghaaz* (6 October 2000) ...... Rajni Deva
• Raju Chacha (20 December 2000) ...... Jaddu
• Farz (12 January 2001)
• Aashiq (26 January 2001)
• Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (9 March 2001) ...... Pappu Bhai
• Censor (6 April 2001) ...... Vikramjeet's First Assistant
• Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (29 June 2001) ...... Aslam Bhai
• Lajja (31 August 2001)
• Nayak (7 September 2001) ...... TV Cameraman Topi
• Ajnabee (22 September 2001) ...... Banu Pradhan (B.P.)
• Dial 100 (5 October 2001)
• Asoka (26 October 2001) ...... Magadha Soldier
• Arjun Devaa (23 November 2001)
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (14 December 2001)
• Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa (21 December 2001) ...... Appu Khote
• Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) ...... Subramaniam
• Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (18 January 2002)
• Yeh Mohabbat Hai (8 February 2002) ...... Jaggi
• Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (22 February 2002) ...... Pakhandee Baba
• Angaar - The Fire (5 April 2002)
• Badmash No.1 (26 April 2002)
• Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (26 April 2002) ...... Paresh Chaval (Painter)
• Awara Paagal Deewana (21 June 2002)...Chhota Chhatri
• Humraaz (5 July 2002) ...... Mr. Darshan
• Jaani Dushman 16 August 2002) ...... Parwana
• Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat (13 September 2002) ... Paajal
• Annarth (1 November 2002) .....Ben Bose, Music Director
• Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar 15 November 2002 ..... Natwar
• Karz - The Burden of Truth (6 December 2002) ..... Juggi
• Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (27 December 2002)
• Kucch To Hai (24 January 2003) ..... Popatlal
• Khushi (7 February 2003)
• Kaash Aap Hamare Hote (14 February 2003) ..... Native Indian Black Face
• Indian Babu (7 March 2003)
• Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (9 May 2003)
• Andaaz (23 May 2003) ...... G. I. Joe
• Chalte Chalte (13 June 2003) ...... Nandu (The Roadside Drunk)
• Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (27 June 2003) ...... Johnny
• Aisaa Kyon (8 August 2003)
• Koi Mil Gaya (8 August 2003) ...... Chelaram Sukhwani
• Market (12 September 2003)
• Janasheen (28 November 2003) ...... Johnny Chen
• God Only Knows! (16 January 2004) ...... Road Babe
• Hatya: The Murder (15 October 2004)
• Aabra Ka Daabra (24 December 2004)
• Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2005) ...... Chitra Gupta
• Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (28 January 2005) ...... Yadav
• Khullam Khulla Pyaar Kare (29 April 2005) ...... Pashabhai
• Deewane Huye Paagal (25 November 2005) ...... Murgan
• Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? (17 February 2006)
• Banana Brothers (17 March 2006)
• Saawan... The Love Season (6 April 2006)....... Akhil Rao
• 36 China Town (5 May 2006) ...... KK
• Phir Hera Pheri (9 June 2006) ...... Munna
• Chashmebahadur (2006)
• Sandwich (2006)
• Fool n Final (2007) ...... Puttu Pilot
• Race (2008)
• Khallbali: Fun Unlimited (2008)
• Nidar - The Fearless (2008)
• Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin (2008)
• Mr Tikdambaaz (2008)
• Paying Guests (2008) ...... Ballu Ji
• All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)...... Tobu
• Aao Wish Karein (2009) ...... Hitchchock
• De Dana Dan (2009).......Kala Krishna Murari
• Dulha Mil Gaya (8 January 2010) ...... Krish
• Bhavnaon Ko Samjho (15 January 2010) ...... Vivaah Marriage Bureau
• Prem Kaa Game (26 February 2010) ...... Ramnik Chedda
• Khatta Meetha (23 July 2010) ......Anshuman
• Golmaal 3 (5 November 2010)
• Love Mein Ghum (Pakistani movie) (31 August 2011)
• Yamla Pagla Deewana (14 January 2011)
• Anbirkku Alavillai (scheduled for release in 2011)
• Masti Express (18 February 2011)
• Bin Bulaye Baraati (June 2011)
• Tell Me O Khuda (27 October 2011)
• Players (6 January 2012)
• Chaar Din Ki Chandni (9 March 2012)
• Housefull 2 (5 April 2012)

Playback singer[link]

• Chaalbaaz (8 December 1989)
• Ravan Raaj (23 June 1995)
• Achanak (12 June 1998)
• Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa (21 December 2001)

Awards[link]

• 1997: Star Screen Award for Best Comedian: Raja Hindustani
• 1998: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Deewana Mastana
• 1999: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Dulhe Raja
• 2002: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role: Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega

See also[link]

• List of Indian comedians
• List of stand-up comedians
• Johny Aala Re

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Johnny Lever

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Meghna Naidu
Meghna Naidu at Press conference of Rivaaz
Born	(1978-09-19) September 19, 1978 (age 33) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India[1]
Occupation	actress, dancer
Years active	1999–present
Spouse	Amit Naidu[citation needed]

Meghna Naidu (Telugu: మేఘన నాయుడు; born 19 September 1978) is an Indian actress and dancer. Her first major appearance was in the music video for UMI10's "Kaliyon Ka Chaman" (2000),^[2][3] an official remix of Lata Mangeshkar's 1981 song "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" (in turn, the 2002 song "Addictive" by Truth Hurts was inspired by the remix). She also featured in Saru Maini's video Dil De Diya Tha (Sutta Mix),^[4] before eventually working in Indian films.

Early life and career[link]

Meghna Naidu was born on 19 September in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.^[5] Her father Ethiraj works for Air India and was a tennis coach and her mother Purnima, a half-Bengali,^[6] was a school teacher.^[7] She has one younger sister, Sona.^[8][9] She told that she requested her mother to quit her job and accompany her to shooting locations, after her sister who used to travel with her got a job abroad.^[10] She grew up in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and considers herself "more of a Mumbaiite".^[11] She studied at Bhavan's College, Andheri, Mumbai,^[12][13] and graduated with a B.Com degree.^[14] She has learnt classical bharatanatyam dance for seven years.^[15] She stated that she also was coaching tennis in the US for 4 years.^[16]

At age 18, she met a model co-ordinator at the wedding of her cousin in Chennai, who called her for a screen test for a feature film.^[17][18] She bagged a role in the Telugu film Prema Sakshi (1999), following which she appeared in one more Telugu and two Kannada films.^[19] She then appeared in UMI10's music video "Kaliyon Ka Chaman", directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, which she says happened by accident.^[20][21] She was accompanying her friend to the audition for the video, when she was approached by the team. She was asked to send in her photographs and within few days, she was selected for the video. "Kaliyon Ka Chaman" became a grand success and gained her recognition. She subsequently went on to do many stage performances in and outside of India.^[22][23]

She made her Bollywood debut with the film Hawas (2004),^[24] which dealt with extramarital affair. It was followed by lead roles in Classic Dance of Love (2005), which featured her as a dancer, and Rain: The Terror Within... (2005), in which she played a blind author.^[25] In Mashooka, she essayed a character with negative shades.

She also participated in the television shows Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi and Dancing Queen (TV series).^[26]

Personal life[link]

She got engaged with actor, Kushal Punjabi in September 2009,^[27] though the couple parted ways in March 2010.^[28]

Music videos[link]

• UMI10's Kaliyon Ka Chaman (2000)
• Saru Maini's Dil De Diya Tha (Sutta Mix)
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Filmography[link]

Television shows[link]

• Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi on Colors TV where she was partnered by Capt Purvesh Gada
• Dancing Queen on Colors TV

References[link]

External links[link]

• Meghna Naidu at the Internet Movie Database

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