From traditional dacoits on horseback to tech-savvy thieves to small-town knaves, Hindi cinema has had its share of the heist, happy deceivers. And by pulling off their sometimes far-fetched plans and sometimes downright funny schemes, they have entertained us thoroughly and often made us burst into laughter. Here is our pick of five heist films that also had a sense of humour.

Bunty Aur Babli

This 2005 Shaad Ali directorial and Yash Raj production was one of the finest depictions of small-town aspirations gone wrong with a hugely amusing episode about the 'sale' of Taj Mahal to a clueless foreigner. With the comic timing of its formidable lead cast, superhit music and a palette bursting with colour and details, this is one film that popularised street smart characters who see the economic divide between where they live and big cities and want to bridge it by hook or by crook.  The film starred Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Amitabh and is still as entertaining as when it was first released. And now we hear, a sequel is underway.