Superstars and their armoured cars: Bollywood star Salman Khan latest to upgrade vehicle

Bollywood star Salman Khan is the latest celebrity to invest in an armoured car - a Toyota Land Cruiser - with bullet-proof glass. The move comes days after Salim Khan, Salman’s father, received a death threat. Salman also applied for a gun license, which was granted today.

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly was targeted by Indian mafia a few years ago and upgraded his vehicle as a protective measure. He bought a Mercedes Benz S600 Guard worth Rs10 crores. the car is allegedly not just bullet proof, it’s bomb proof too.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has made her star known in India and overseas, knows her worth. Her Rolls Royce Phantom is an armoured car with a Rs8 to 10 crore price tag.

Kangana Ranaut is one of Bollywood’s most controversial stars and has often rubbed people the wrong way. She has spoken about needing beefed-up security in the past. And to double up her protection, she also purchased a BMW 7 series Guard worth Rs2.14 crores.

Aamir Khan has also garnered his share of detractors. Just like Salman and Shah Rukh, the ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ actor has also invested in an armoured vehicle -- Mercedes Benz S600 Guard which SRK also has acquired. This car was purchased when his TV show appearances didn’t go down well with a section of viewers.

The Bollywood Greek God Hrithik Roshan reportedly owns an armored Mercedes-Benz V-Class for the protection of his family. The price tag of the vehicle can go up to Rs1.5 crore in India.