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Match-making us our ancestral profession.
Our great grandfather got General Dire married.
Our grandfather, got Dada Phalke married.
Just after that the tradition of marriages began in the film industry.
And my father got Amit and Jaya married.
Name...John Prakashrao Janumala.
Born, 14th Aug, 1957.
Prakasham.
We fondly call him Johnny Lever.
"The Lord works in mysterious ways."
"Some steal and others sell."
What do you want? - The screw to your brain.
Captain.
With your entire gang.
How are you?
An actor, who make you laugh..
..and mimic any superstar, and..
..if Johnny's in the film, then it's bound to get interesting.
More. - Yes, sir.
What happened to me?
You survived.
Johnny Lever's parents were Prakashrao Janumala..
..and Karunama Janumala.
He was born in Prakasham, Andhra Pradesh.
And he was raised in Mumbai's King Circle.
Although, he's Telegu..
..and he studied till 7th standard in Andhra Telegu school.
But, the condition of his family got worse.
They got so helpless, that he had to abandon his education.
And grew up in a jolly environment.
The sheikh says buy this hotel right now.
Buy it right now and build a casino.
The sheikh wants to gamble here.
Sorry, sir. That's not possible.
What's not possible?
This Arab is speaking in Telegu.
When Johnny's life was faced with poverty..
..he decided he'll do odd jobs in life.
Like selling pens on the streets of Mumbai.
Copying others.
Copying the dancing steps of Bollywood stars.
He would do these jobs on the streets of Mumbai..
..or on some stage shows.
There's another interesting fact.
He also spent few of his childhood years..
..in Hyderabad's Yakatpura area.
This is where he discovered his talent for comedy.
This is where he found out about this acting talent.
Yes, so what would you like?
A plate of Biryani.
Kebabs.
A portion if liver.
And a fried fish.
And.. - I get it.
He drew inspiration from Indian actors..
..and Johnny Lever started doing comedy.
Those actors were Johnny Walker, Kishore Kumar..
..and Mehmood.
I want union, not sorrows.
Please take your curse back.
We're husband and wife.
What a strange curse you've levied on her.
She's an animal, I am a human.
How can there be union between us?
After watching Famous mimicry artist..
.. Nerula Venumadhav and Dinesh Hingoo perform on stage..
..Johnny was inspired to become a mimicry artist himself.
And then...he met his mentor Pratap Jani..
..and mimicry artist Ram Kumar.
And they polished his skills.
And assured that Johnny Lever can be a mimicry artist too.
He's just four numbers behind..
..in making a record in castration.
And for this, he didn't even spare his father.
I didn't spare myself either.
Because duty...is duty. - Yes.
It's also surprising how John Prakashrao Janumala..
..became Johnny Lever.
The story is his father used to work..
..in Mumbai's Hindustan Lever factory.
And Johnny began work with him as well.
Along with working there..
..John would also entertain his co-workers.
By mimicking other actors.
Who is it?
Who's the scoundrel?
My husband finally got some shut up.
Who's trying to wake him up?
Tell your husband Tempo Dada's here to kill him.
Bring him out.
Shorty, try to act smart here..
..and I will stuff you and fry you in the pan.
Get lost.
Boss. This woman looks dangerous.
Really?
I am not talking to you.
Rascal, come out.
Scoundrel.. - Don't come any further.
Otherwise..
Even on factory functions, Johnny used to be called on stage.
To entertain.
After doing different kinds of items..
..the workers of Hindustan Lever..
..renamed John to Johnny Lever.
Inspector Tungare's danger, terror.
Now they'll feature me on television.
Gradually Johnny Lever came on stage.
Whether it was orchestra shows or item shows.
He became a part of Tabassum Hit Parade.
Later he joined famous music director Kalyanji Anandji's troupe.
And by the onset of 1982, he was included..
..in Mr. Amitabh Bachchan's world tour as well.
See...I found a wealthy wife like you too.
But I showed her who's boss on the first night.
Since then she dances to my tunes.
The entire flea market.. - Flea market?
Did I say flea market?
Share market.
Dances to the tunes of Harshad Topi..
Johnny had made his mark on stages..
..but he was miles away from films.
But fate took a turn.
Famous actor/producer/director..
..Sunil Dutt saw Johnny Lever's stage performance.
And then...casted him in the film 'Dard Ka Rishta'.
In the 80's Johnny Lever produced his own comedy album.
'Hansi Ke Hungaame.'
And it proved to be superhit in India.
Soon Johnny Lever started featuring in television commercials.
Sunil Dutt gave Jonny Lever his first break in films.
But, actually speaking..
..that famous stage and television host Tabassum..
..had launched her son Hosang Govil..
..in the film 'Tum Par Hum Kurbaan'.
And Johnny Lever featured in that film too.
In a way, this was his first film.
Cashew, orange, grapes, whiskey, brandy, scotch.
With the grace of King Harishchardra..
..we get everything here.
After that, Johnny Lever's work was noticed in good films.
Whether it was 'Tezaab' or 'Kasam'.
Father.
What... What?
Nothing.
What do I say? - Say it.
Father, we've decided we're getting married.
Better take part in the rituals.
The bride's father takes part in the rituals, not me.
Fine, then you give your son the permission.
Anything.
Just get us married.
He was also see with stag, television..
..and film's great actor Naseeruddin Shah..
..in the film 'Jalwa'.
Superstars were changing fast..
..but Johnny Lever had made his place..
..as a comedian.
There was a time when Johnny Lever..
..was cast with every new star..
..to balance the scene.
Whether it's father bank or mother bank..
..what do I have to do with it.
But, get yourself checked up.
What's going on?
Film 'Baazigar', which gave the industry..
..superstar Shahrukh Khan..
..Johnny's performance in it is truly applaud able.
It's true that there was a time..
..when nobody could imagine, that..
..Johnny Lever would be seen dancing with heroines.
The magic of your eyes.
But his fame increased with time.
His fame attained such heights..
..that he was seen dancing with Shahrukh Khan..
..in the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.
Along with Hindi, he also acted in Tamil and Telegu films.
Like...'Anbiruku Annamilai' and 'Criminal'.
There was an era in television..
..when there was a show in Johnny Lever's name,
Johnny has come.
The year was 2007.
Mala, do you know who you're talking to?
Go away or else I will kill you.
Johnny Lever's comic timing..
..and mimicry talent and expression..
..make him an unique talent.
Clean the table.
Get me some water.
Where are you going?
I'll wash my hands.
Just sit.
Wipe it with his shirt.
But he'll know.
Did you know?
If we look at Johnny's personal life..
..we find out that he married Sujata.
He had two kids from this marriage.
Daughter Jenny and son Jessi.
His brother Jimmy Moses is a stand-up comedian as well.
In the 80's when it was believed..
..that hero will do the comic scenes..
..and comedians will disappear.
But this actor proved it completely wrong.
And Johnny Lever made a firm place for comedians.
In the history of Indian Cinema..
..he will always be remembered with pride.
Gauri. Insp. Mahesh from Special Branch.
Hello. - Hello.
Give him tea.
Please. Please. Please, take rest.
But, brother..
Nothing, I want some sleep.
But, why the sofa..
Inspector..