Johnny Lever Birthday Special: Throwback to When Shah Rukh Khan Said He Was a Fan of His ‘Baazigar’ Co-Star
On the occasion of his birthday let us revisit the beautiful bond between Johnny Lever and superstar Shah Rukh Khan. They have done a number of movies together, and have deep admiration for one another.
Johnny Lever whose real name is John Prakash Rao Janumala was born in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. Anyone who has been a fan of Bollywood movies in the 1980s, 90s and 2000s will have a favourite Johnny Lever movie. No superhit movie was complete without Johnny Lever's comedy. The actor who is from a Telugu Christian family is the pioneer of stand-up comedy in India. His life, which was full of ups and downs is nothing short of inspiring. He had to quit his studies when he was in high school to support his family. When he was working in Hindustan Lever, he became famous for his mimicry skills. Over the years, he has worked with all top stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Govinda and others. But his bond with SRK is truly beautiful. Monkey Man SXSW Premiere: Dev Patel Name-Drops Johnny Lever as His Inspirations Along With Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jim Carrey (Watch Video).
When SRK praised Johnny Lever's intelligence and wisdom
Out of all his co-stars, Johnny Lever shares a wonderful bond with Shah Rukh Khan. At a media interaction, Shah Rukh Khan said he loves whatever Johnny Lever says. He said the comedian had a lot of knowledge and wisdom, which reflected when he spoke about religion and philosophy. He said this is why he had deep love and admiration for him. Shah Rukh Khan said whenever someone had to make a wish from the Almighty they went to him. He was quoted as saying, "I love everything he says. Sabse khubsoorat aur intelligent religion and philosophy ki baatein karte hai, main inka fan isliye hun. Khuda mein wo maante hai, and humein jab bhi koi dua karani hoti hai to hum Johnny bhai ke paas jaate hai." Aa Okatti Adakku: Jamie Lever, Daughter of Comedian Johnny Lever, Is Set To Make Her Debut in a Telugu Film.
Shah Rukh Khan, Johnny Lever Were a Joy To Watch in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Johnny Lever told Ranveer Allahbadia that hard work and only hard work is the reason behind Shah Rukh Khan's success. He began to like Shah Rukh Khan after seeing his work in Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. He also said that SRK was not good at fights or dance when he started off. Lever said he worked really hard to ace those aspects of Bollywood acting. They have worked together in movies like Baazigar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale, Karan Arjun, Chalte Chalte and many more.
Of late, he has been seen in projects like The Defective Detectives and Lantrani on Zee5. We wish him a Happy Birthday!
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