Published 09:07 IST, November 11th 2020

Do you know Vivek Oberoi's first collaboration with Riteish outside 'Masti' franchise?

Outside the 'Masti' franchise, 'Bank Chor' was Vivek Oberoi’s first collaboration with actor Riteish Deshmukh and Yash Raj Films after over 15 years. Know more

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Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi are popular for ir roles in Masti franchise. Produced by Ashok Thakeria,  franchise is a series of ult comedy movies which is directed by Indra Kumar. But do you kw, outside Masti franchise, Bank Chor was Vivek Oberoi’s first collaboration with actor Riteish Deshmukh after over 15 years? He also returned to Yash Raj Films post his successful movie Saathiya.

Vivek Oberoi's first collaboration with Riteish Deshmukh after 15 years

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Bank Chor is a 2017 movie featuring Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi in le roles. Written by Baljeet Singh Marwah and produced by Ashish Patil, movie saw duo Riteish and Vivek turn foes as Riteish is seen as a thief who plans to rob a local bank in Mumbai. Vivek plays heartless and tough CBI officer with a ‘shoot first ask questions later’ attitude.

On or hand, Masti has three sequels- Masti (2004), Grand Masti (2013), Great Grand Masti (2016) starring actor Aftab Shivdasani alongside Riteish and Vivek in pivotal roles. It is seen that Vivek and Riteish share a deep bond apart from being co-stars. Riteish is often seen expressing his happiness to work with versatile actor.

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While releasing Grand Masti, Kya Kool Hain Hum actor Riteish once said in an event that he felt great to be back with Vivek and Aftab. He also hoped that y could make sequel early as nine years were too long for him. Riteish also mitted that he shares great chemistry with Saathiya star. On or hand, Vivek also complimented Riteish by calling him a legend in ult comedy movies in India.

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Considering reputation Riteish and Vivek have built in comedy, it was natural to assume that movie would be filled with rhyming jokes and double meaning humour. Thus, black comedy Bank Chor was considered to be a good example of a seemingly incuous comic thriller that said a lot while appearing. It has won audience’s heart at a very basic level.  

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09:07 IST, November 11th 2020