Rithvik Dhanjani, Tanuj Virwani celebrate their real life Cartel

Rithvik Dhanjani and Tanuj Virwani talk about their `cartels`; pictures/Satej Shinde, Yogen Shah

We all have a few people we can always count on. They may not be blood relations, but remember the saying, ‘friends are the family we choose'? Well, it's true. Actors Rithvik Dhanjani, Tanuj Virwani and Monica Dogra agree too!

Acknowledging the importance of these near and dear ones, the three actors have taken up the 'Who is your Cartel?' challenge and have given us a glimpse into who their real-life clique is!

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Rithvik Dhanjani shared on Instagram, "Working on #Cartel has taught me a lot about going to the world's end for your loved ones. And for the ones I'd go over and beyond are my real life cartel, my gang, my mains @arryamanseth @surbhijyoti @sumitsuri @sehban_azim @karanwahi @barmecharajat @pryanca_t are my forever ‘#cartel', if I may say so. Friends are a family that you choose for yourself, and I am blessed to be able to call them family. They love me for who I am and having them in my life empowers me..so here's celebrating my real life #cartel."

Tanuj Virwani soon joined the challenge and posted, "Friends are family that you are blessed with during the journey of life . These are just SOME of the people who have made a difference to my life and been there with me and for me through thick and thin . No jealousy no malice only love support and loyalty . They are my real life #cartel . So here's celebrating them . @soniakhilnani @aninathani @barkhasingh0308 @caseysanker @praticheemohapatra @siddhantchaturvedi @madhurimaroy.12 @mal.practices @avimittalofficial @sanayapithawalla @mishka_chabria @vedikabhandari @varun2811 @aftabshivdasani @jiamustafa @rishmarochlani @payal.gore_mua."

Monica Dogra was also quick to take up the challenge and posted, "Who is your #cartel ????? @shibanidandekar has been my rock through everything. She is my favourite dance floor buddy and gym partner, the only person I need in my #cartel. I can count on her to always show up for me. She is such a softie, but she's got a sharp tongue and a heart of gold. We even share a playlist called Shibonica! We run deep."

Cartel is a story of revenge and power with its core set in family. Set in present-day Mumbai, the show follows five gangs who go up in arms to become the most powerful rulers of the city. The most influential of them, The Angre family, is suddenly facing a crisis when the head of the family, Rani Maai, is shot. With cracks forming within the family, her three sons - Abhay, Major Bhau and Madhu Bhau (essayed by Rithvik Dhanjani, Tanuj Virwani and Jitendra Joshi respectively) are out to seek vengeance for the attack and the other four gang leaders also decide to make a play for power.

With a stellar cast including Supriya Pathak, Rithvik Dhanjani, Tanuj Virwani, Jitendra Joshi, Monica Dogra and Samir Soni among others, this series takes you on a thrilling journey of crime, drama and sin.

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