Jaipur: The Pushkar Cattle Fair in Rajasthan, where tradition meets tamasha, has once again turned into a red carpet for India’s four-legged celebrities.

Forget supercars and luxury handbags — this year’s showstoppers are a ₹15-crore horse, a ₹23-crore buffalo, and a ₹25-lakh “gym-buff” bovine who apparently eats better than most humans.

Meet Shahbaz, the ₹15-Crore Superstar Horse

At just two and a half years old, Shahbaz from Chandigarh already behaves like royalty — and with good reason. His owner, Gary Gill, proudly says the stallion’s “covering fee” (that’s horse-speak for breeding rights) is ₹2 lakh. 

The dashing Marwari breed horse has won several shows and has a fan following big enough to rival Bollywood’s. “We’ve had offers of ₹9 crore,” Gill said. “But he’s worth ₹15 crore.”

Visitors have been queuing up to take selfies with the four-legged diva, whose grooming routine probably includes more conditioner than a human salon.

Anmol, The ₹23-Crore Buffalo Who Eats Like a King

Not to be outshone, Anmol — a buffalo from Rajasthan — has stolen the spotlight (and hearts) with his luxurious lifestyle.

“He gets milk, desi ghee, and dry fruits every day,” says his owner, who insists that the buffalo is “raised like royalty.”

Rumour has it Anmol’s daily menu could make a dietitian weep and a five-star chef proud. His ₹23-crore price tag, meanwhile, has visitors wondering if he also comes with a palace.

Rana, The ₹25-Lakh Gym Bro Buffalo

Then there’s Rana from Ujjain — a lean, mean, 600-kg machine. Priced at ₹25 lakh, this beast’s diet includes gram flour, oil, milk, ghee, liver tonic, and (wait for it) eggs.

“He eats food worth ₹1,500 every day,” says his owner. With an 8-foot frame and a 5.5-foot height, Rana looks like he could join the next season of Bigg Boss: Animal Edition.

Badal, The ₹11-Crore Patriarch

Pushkar’s other equine celebrity is Badal, a veteran stallion who’s fathered a jaw-dropping 285 colts. Despite offers up to ₹11 crore, his owner refuses to sell. “He’s family,” the owner insists — which, at this rate, makes him the richest “papa” in Pushkar.

A Fair of Legends

Running from October 23 to November 7, this year’s Pushkar Fair has registered over 3,000 animals. There are contests for everything from “Best Milk Producer” to “Best-Dressed Camel” (because fashion knows no species).

Authorities are keeping an eye on animal health too, with vets and registration tags ensuring that Pushkar remains as safe as it is spectacular.

This is because when livestock is worth more than Lamborghinis, even cows need security.