Comedian Vir Das expresses desire for fellow entertainer Johny Lever to receive a National Award for Comedy in the future.
In the vibrant world of Indian cinema, the name Johny Lever echoes with laughter and applause. A legendary comedian with decades of work under his belt, Lever continues to entertain audiences across generations. However, there's one accolade missing from his impressive resume - a National Film Award for comedy.
Recent conversations have brought this fact to the forefront, with some expressing surprise and hope that Lever may one day receive such recognition. Despite his contributions to Indian cinema, particularly in the realm of comedy, there is no record of him receiving the National Award in the comedy category [3].
A candid conversation with comedians Sapan Verma, Aakash Gupta, and his daughter Jamie Lever (the comedian's daughter) shed light on Lever's past struggles with alcohol. Johny Lever revealed that he was a drunkard and crossed his limits with alcohol consumption [1]. He also shared that he would drink till 4 am at Chowpatty, a popular beach in Mumbai.
However, it's important to note that Lever's drinking habit was not mentioned in relation to the National Film Awards. Instead, it seems to be a part of his past, as he has not consumed alcohol for the last 24 years [4].
Meanwhile, the 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday, but Lever was not among the recipients in the comedy category. Rani Mukerji, on the other hand, won her first National Award after 29 years, marking a significant milestone in her career [2].
Amidst the discussions about Lever's potential recognition, comedian and actor Vir Das tweeted about Lever potentially receiving a National Award for comedy [5]. Yet, one netizen tweeted that it will not happen, implying that Lever will not receive a National Award. Another Twitter user wrote that Lever does not need a National Award, but the National Award needs Lever [6].
Despite the ongoing discussions, as of now, Johnny Lever has not won a National Film Award for comedy. It remains to be seen whether the future will bring the recognition that Lever deserves for his contributions to Indian cinema.
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- Johny Lever's name remains absent from the list of National Film Award recipients in the comedy category, despite his significant contributions to Indian cinema and pop-culture.
- The ongoing controversy surrounding Lever's potential National Award for comedy has sparked several conversations involving celebrities and netizens, expressing their opinions about his deservingness.
- In a striking contrast, Rani Mukerji recently claimed her first National Award for over two decades, marking a milestone in her career, while Lever's accomplishments in the comedy realm continue to go unrewarded.
