Johnny Lever is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the first and most recognised comedians in India. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana and Dulhe Raja. He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.