There are some actors whose journey to stardom is nothing short of extraordinary. From humble beginnings and facing immense financial struggles they rise to become household names and leave a massive mark on the entertainment industry. Their stories are a testament to resilience as they transform their struggle into laughter and joy for millions. One such actor known for his brilliant comic timing and memorable roles in over 350 films has made a home in the audiences hearts for decades. However his journey to stardom was not an easy one. The actor is Johnny Lever. The actor and his struggling days Renowned for his unforgettable characters and dialogues Johnny Lever has firmly established himself as one of the film industrys best comedians. Even though he worked alongside massive stars including Shah Rukh Khan Salman Khan and Aamir Khan his journey was far from easy. The actor dropped out of school due to financial struggles and did odd jobs such as selling pens on the streets mimicking some famous film actors and dancing to renowned songs to earn money. At the tender age of 13 he contemplated ending his life due to his fathers alcohol addiction who used to work as an operator in the Hindustan Unilever Plant. Before entering the film industry he performed stand-up comedy in musical shows and mimicked stars like Ashok Kumar on the streets of Pune where he earned just Rs 100 for his performances. At one of his shows veteran actor Sunil Dutt saw him and his talent and offered him his first movie Dard Ka Rishta alongside Smita Patil Dr. Naaz Hussein Reena Roy and Ashok Kumar. The actor and his acting career The actor made his debut with Tum Par Hum Qurban. Later he became a household name and was seen in movies like Tezaab Kasam Dulhe Raja Khataranak Raja Hindustani and Kishen Kanhaiya. Today Johnny Levers career includes over 350 films with standout roles. He will be seen in Housefull 5 next along with Akshay Kumar Jacqueline Fernandez Ritesh Deshmukh Jackie Shroff Abhishek Bachchan Nana Patekar Nargis Fakhri Sanjay Dutt Fardeen Khan Chunky Pandey Nikitin Dhin Dino Morea Chitrangada Singh Soundarya Sharma and Sonam Bajwa.