Zakir Khan gave Johnny Lever a warm welcome when the veteran comedian made a surprise appearance at his ‘Papa Yaar’ concert in Mumbai. Lever joined Khan on stage during the live show, drawing loud cheers from the audience. Videos and photos from the moment soon spread online, bringing together two performers from different generations of Indian comedy. Khan later shared his admiration for Lever in a social media post, calling attention to the influence the senior actor has had on comedians across the country.According to Moneycontrol, Johnny Lever attended Zakir Khan’s ongoing ‘Papa Yaar’ show in Mumbai as a special guest. The report said the crowd responded enthusiastically when Lever walked on stage with Khan, while images from the concert went viral across social media platforms.
Zakir Khan honors Johnny Lever at ‘Papa Yaar’ show
After the event, Khan posted pictures with Lever on Instagram and thanked him for coming to the show. In his caption, he wrote, “King @iam_johnylever came to watch ‘Papa Yaar’ yesterday. We all walk the path he paved for all of us. True legend.”Khan’s post reflected his respect for Lever’s long career in Hindi cinema and live comedy. Lever has been widely known for his comic roles in films and stage performances, while Khan has built a large audience through his conversational storytelling style and stand-up specials.Actor Ayushmann Khurrana reacted to the post and praised Khan’s performance. He wrote, “Whatta a fantastic show bro,” adding that he was too overwhelmed to take images or videos. Actor Gajraj Rao also responded in the comments with heart emojis.Moneycontrol reported that the appearance created excitement among fans, who shared clips of the two comedians together. The event became a widely discussed moment online because it brought together an established screen comedian and one of the country’s most popular contemporary stand-up performers.
Johnny Lever’s next film after Zakir Khan concert
Johnny Lever will next appear in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, the upcoming comedy led by Akshay Kumar. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 26.Meanwhile, Zakir Khan continues to tour with ‘Papa Yaar’, a live show built around his signature observational humor and personal storytelling. Lever’s appearance at the Mumbai concert added a memorable moment to the ongoing run, as Khan publicly credited the veteran performer’s role in shaping the path for younger comedians.
