Celebrity bodyguards who made headlines

In the glittering world of showbiz, it's not just the stars that come under the spotlight. Celebrity bodyguards are known to occasionally make headlines of their own. From Taylor Swift's bodyguard heading to Israel to reportedly fight against Hamas to Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard encountering a customs hurdle, and the viral fame of Beyonce's hunky protector, these guardians of the stars have sometimes taken centre stage in the most intriguing ways. Take a look...

Taylor Swift's security guard made headlines when The Hollywood Reporter unveiled his extraordinary decision to leave the United States and join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). His decision came in the wake of a devastating terror attack by Hamas in Israel. The official handle of the Israel government, tagged Swift in a social media post, saying, "Hey @taylorswift, we promise you'll never find another like him..."

Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard Ravi Singh was in the headlines when he was stopped by customs at the Mumbai airport. According to reports, he was stopped for breaching customs regulations, for not declaring the luxury watches in his luggage. Duties were imposed on the boxes, and Shah Rukh agreed to pay the customs duty to the tune of Rs 6.83 lakhs.

Katrnia Kaif's bodyguard, Deepak Singh, unwittingly became a social media sensation, thanks to his striking appearance. He was soon dubbed 'the most handsome bodyguard' by netizens. His good looks and his huge annual salary of approximately Rs 1 crore, quickly sent Twitterati into a meltdown with many questioning their career choices.

Kangana Ranaut's bodyguard found himself on the wrong side of the law when he was arrested in his native village in Karnataka. The arrest stemmed from allegations of cheating a woman with promises of marriage. The victim reported that she had known the accused for eight years and had hoped for a wedding when he suggested a live-in relationship. It was only later that she realised that she was coerced into a physical relationship. Legal proceedings are now underway.

A bodyguard at Beyonce's Renaissance Tour became a viral sensation thanks to his dashing looks and captivating smile. The hunk was quickly dubbed 'cute' and 'impressive' by fans, who wasted no time in identifying him as James Plaza. The social media frenzy around his chiselled physique and good looks prompted James Plaza to make his Instagram account private, but not before fans got to feast their eyes on his shirtless photos.