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The clip reminded fans of Johnny Lever’s incredible comic timing and proved that he is the OG comedy king.
With the popularity of social media, stand-up comedy has flourished in India. New comedians become internet sensations every other day with their wit and humour. But did you know that Johnny Lever did stand-up comedy way before the Instagram and YouTube era? Recently, an old clip of the actor performing comedy on stage has caught the attention of social media users. The clip reminded fans of his incredible comic timing and proved that he is the OG comedy king.
In the clip, Johnny, dressed in a white suit and black pants, was seen joking about the disco culture. He also showed some incredible moves, nearly turning his set into a dance performance with drums playing in the background.
As soon as the video was shared, the comments section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user said, “Johnny Lever did stand-up comedy when stand-up comedy wasn’t started.” Another wrote, “He did stand-up? Freakin Iconic.”
“Ajkal ke bachche seekh lo thoda, real comedy,” a comment read. A person mentioned, “He predicted the future of trends.”
“Stand-up before stand-up was a thing in India. Such a legend,” someone noted. Another chimed in, “Wow! So talented and he could also dance.”
Praise continued for Johnny Lever with comments like, “The highest standards of comic acting”, “He introduced aura,” and “The OG of stand-up comedy.”
The throwback video featured the actor with voluminous curly hair and a mustache look. Several users compared the look to the American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars and Hollywood actor Kevin Hart. “For a sec I thought it’s Bruno Mars,” a user stated. Another added, “Desi Kevin Hart.” “He inspired Bruno Mars,” a user quipped.
The video has gathered 3.4 million views since it was uploaded. Johnny Lever has tickled the funny bone of audiences for decades and is known for his performances in films such as Golmaal Again, Phir Hera Pheri, De Dana Dan and Deewane Huye Paagal, among others.