Overview

• Johnny Lever said he spent nights on Mumbai’s Chowpatty beach drinking until 4 a.m., with officers who recognized him allowing him to continue safely in their car.
• He emphasized that despite his heavy drinking he never performed under the influence or consumed alcohol before a show.
• Lever described how relentless film shoots and international comedy tours left him exhausted and drove his reliance on alcohol.
• He decided to quit drinking and smoking in 2001, has remained sober for the past 24 years, and urged fans to practice moderation.
• The comedian shared these revelations on Sapan Verma’s YouTube talk show alongside his daughter Jamie Lever as interest grows after his role in Housefull 5.