Johny Lever is an Indian actor who is famous and well-known around the world as a comedian of Indian descent. At this length of his work, he has worked with the celebrities of Bollywood and has become a popular figure throughout the world. Not only is Johny Lever a great actor but with his extraordinary talent of stand-up comedy he has scripted his success. Johny was a poor boy but he struggled a lot and found a way to make him the biggest star in the world.
But they are not limited to India only, he has influenced a lot of people around the world. Today, Johny Lever enjoys immense popularity over the border as well and has developed a sort of affection towards Pakistani stars. Johny Lever in a recent interview with Geo News revealed the love he has and has lots of respect for the talent in Pakistan and it did not take fans much time to reciprocate the same.
Johny Lever’s Love for Pakistani Stars
In an interview on Geo News the other day Johny Lever expressed his love for famous Pakistani comedians and actors. During his interview, he could not stop talking about this one thing that he likes about the late Umer Sharif another renowned comedian and actor from Pakistan who passed away in 2021. Johny said that he has been communicating with the son of Umer Sharif and plans to visit the family in Karachi to offer condolences. This simple act tells a lot about the healthy alliance of the two comedy stars one being Umer Sharif and the other yet unknown to me but it is clear they respected each other immensely.
A Tribute to Moin Akhtar: An Untapped Legacy
Johny Lever didn’t stop there there. He then continued the praise with another Pakistani legend in the acting and comedy industry, Moin Akhtar. Johny talked about Moin as a great talent and thanked him for his creation, which influenced the humorous world. Moin Akhtar was able to perform in front of a live audience with his wit and charm that knew no bounds; similarly, Johny Lever’s rendition is an example of Moin’s legacy and humour is appreciated globally.
Johny Lever on Amanullah Khan: A Comedic Genius
Johny Lever honoured another famous stand-up comedian from Pakistan Amanullah Khan alongside Umer Sharif and Moin Akhtar for their dedication to the field of comedy. Unfortunately, Johny could never work with Amanullah in a film directly but he said he had seen Amanullah perform both at home and abroad. Johny Lever spoke volumes about Amanullah’s talent and rib-tickling humour that the former has immense respect for the latter as a comedian.
A Bond Beyond Borders
Johny Lever’s love for Pakistani stars is mutual. Pakistani viewers specifically have never been disappointed in Johny and have always admired not only his performance ability but his politeness as a human being as well. His comedy and appreciation for other artists have made him well-liked among both Indian and Pakistani people alike. In a world where conflicts are built on boundaries, Johny Lever’s affection and appreciation of his fellow artists in Pakistan are a striking example of how art can erase differences.
A Star Loved on Both Sides of the Border
After Johny’s interview, Twitter was filled with love and appreciation for Johny, proven by numerous messages sent by Pakistani fans. A large number appreciated his modesty while others complimented him for appreciating other Pakistani comics including Late Umer Sharif, Moin Akhtar & Amanullah Khan. This is a strong reception from the Pakistani audience proving how much the people of Pakistan love Johny Lever.
It is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the talent of Pakistani superstars such as Umer Sharif, Moin Akhtar, and Amanullah Khan and it shows how comedy has no bounds and borders. After all these years, Johny Lever is still popular in India and Pakistan; he is as humble as before and even kinder; he also appreciates his colleagues. Having fans in both countries celebrating Johny Lever and his work, we can only emphasize that art can bring people together regardless of their background.
