### Bollywood's Vanity Van Extravaganza: Ranveer Singh's Triple-Threat Setup Steals the Spotlight
In the glittering circus of Bollywood shoots—where 16-hour days collide with 5-star demands—the humble vanity van has morphed from a dusty changing room into a rolling palace of perks. But when vanity van vendor Ketan Raval spilled the tea to *The Hollywood Reporter India* on September 30, 2025, it was Ranveer Singh's setup that turned heads: Not one, not two, but **three dedicated vans** rolling up to every schedule. "One for his personal use and..."? Well, as Raval revealed, the rest is a fitness fanatic's dream—one transformed into a full-blown gym, and the third a gourmet haven for his private chef. It's peak Ranveer: High-energy, high-maintenance, and unapologetically extra.
#### The Breakdown: Ranveer's Rolling Empire
Picture this: Amid the chaos of a remote shoot, Singh's convoy pulls up like a mobile resort.
- **Van #1: Personal Palace** – The core hub for quick changes, makeup touch-ups, and downtime, decked out with sofas, AC, and mirrors that scream "award-season ready."
- **Van #2: Gym on Wheels** – Because even between takes for *Singham Again* or his upcoming *Dhurandhar* (slated for December 5, 2025), the man who once did 100 push-ups mid-interview isn't skipping leg day. Treadmills, weights, and yoga mats? Check.
- **Van #3: Chef's Kitchen** – A bespoke space for his private culinary wizard to whip up protein-packed meals, ensuring Ranveer's fuel matches his fire. No sad set catering for this Bajirao.
Raval, who supplies 70 vans across the industry, called it a "functional evolution"—but let's be real: At ₹10-15 lakh per van in annual maintenance alone (not counting the ₹35-50 lakh mid-range builds), this is luxury logistics on steroids. Producers footing the bill? They're reportedly grumbling, especially after whispers of a scrapped Prashant Varma project where Singh allegedly rolled in with *six* vans and a ₹18 lakh day-one invoice.
#### Not Just Ranveer: A Star-Studded Van Parade
Raval's revelations didn't stop at Singh—it's a who's-who of whims. Shah Rukh Khan's mega-van? So colossal it can't squeeze into tight spots; Raval sends backups for remote gigs. John Abraham? Demanded an all-black interior abyss—floor-to-ceiling windows for light, but everything else (yes, even the toilet) in inky noir. Kangana Ranaut? Her ride boasts sheesham wood panels for that rustic queen vibe. And don't get us started on the Reddit-fueled gossip of a power couple (cough, Ranveer-Deepika?) demanding 11 vans plus two kitchens—amid Deepika's own entourage drama on *Kalki 2898 AD* and *Spirit*.
What started as a practical fix for far-flung shoots (think no-bathroom villages under blistering suns) has ballooned into "optics warfare," per Raval: Bigger van = bigger star. Costs? Basic models run ₹15-20 lakh; high-end beasts hit ₹3 crore. No wonder producers are side-eyeing these "gilded bubbles" that isolate talent from the crew grinding beside them.
#### The Buzz: Memes, Shade, and Singh's Silence
X (formerly Twitter) lit up like Diwali crackers post-report. @Buzzz_scrolls captioned a glam shot: "Ranveer Singh travels with 3 vanity vans—for personal use, a full gym, and one for his private chef—balancing work, comfort, and fitness😳🫠." NDTV Movies and HT Entertainment amplified the headlines, racking up thousands of views. Reddit's r/BollyBlindsNGossip? A frenzy, with users speculating on the "25-member team" and "9 vanity vans" from a shelved film, dubbing it "North Indian saag in the South." Ranveer's unfazed, though—his Insta's all about *Dhurandhar*'s brooding first look, proving the man's as intense off-camera as on.
Is this extravagance or earned indulgence? In an industry where burnout's the real villain, maybe a chef van's the hero we need. But as one X user quipped: "Producers: Paying for vans. Us: Praying for plot." What's your take—star perk or producer pain? Spill in the comments.
*(Sources: The Hollywood Reporter India, NDTV, Hindustan Times, and X buzz as of October 2, 2025.)*
