Which Bollywood star has the most OTT ‘vanity van’? Shah Rukh Khan’s custom Volvo BR9 cost a whopping US$550,000 while his wife Gauri designed Alia Bhatt’s Instagrammable wheels
- SRK’s state-of-the-art van might be as classy as his Mannat mansion, with hydraulics that double its living space and its functions all controllable by iPad
- Kareena Kapoor and Salman Khan went for understated chic, while action star Ajay Devgan’s van looks like a sports car and comes complete with a gym
Cramped schedules and offbeat shooting locations are part and parcel of being an actor. So if you think about it, it’s not surprising that actors are turning to “vanity vans” for when they’re spending long periods of time on set, transforming them into second homes on wheels.
Quick costume changes in between shots, power naps before an early morning shoot, wrap-up parties after a project completion … the vanity vans see it all. And of course, they’re designed for the most luxurious and comfortable experience possible, as well as to reflect their owners’ personal tastes.
From state-of-the-art entertainment systems and well-equipped gyms to luxurious bathrooms, what are Bollywood’s most luxurious vanity vans like, and who owns them?
Katrina Kaif
Conceptualised by interior designer Darshini Shah and celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania, Katrina Kaif’s vanity van is an expert blend of functionality and aesthetics. Zen pastel hues with pops of bright patterned textiles seem to be the main motif of the van. Light solid wood flooring along with carpets and rugs add warmth to the boho-chic space.
A day bed adorned with throw pillows and blankets seems like an ideal spot for an afternoon nap between shots, while the wooden dresser with bright spotlights seems ideal for glamming up. The books, indoor plants and other trinkets give the van a very welcoming and cosy vibe indeed.