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Riva Arora made her acting debut in the movie, Rockstar (2011), when she was just one and a half years old. After working in many television commercials, Riva then bagged a role in films like Uri: The Surgical Strike and Mom. Riva is quite popular on social media as she enjoys a massive fanbase of more than 9 million followers on Instagram. However, more than her acting spree, the actress often hits the headlines for her age and growth, and this time was no different.
Recently, a Reddit user shared a picture of Riva Arora on the discussion platform. In the picture, Riva was seen posing for the lens with an elderly man. The diva was dressed in a brown-hued body-hugging top which she paired with a white printed skirt. However, it was her grown-up look that grabbed many eyebrows. Sharing the picture, the user penned:
"Dang, is she on HGH (Human Growth hormone) injections? Seems like the case of Hansika Motwani, your thoughts? (IN FRAME : Riva Arora)"
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For the unversed, the actress has often been accused of taking synthetic growth hormones to look older, leading to a controversy around her age. And as soon as Riva's picture surfaced online, netizens were quick to take a dig at her age. While some people stated that they couldn't recognise the actress, others slammed her mother for sexualising her at the age of 13. Check out the comments below:
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In an interview with The Indian Express, Riva Arora opened up about the negativity that she receives on social media and revealed how she has been dealing with the trenchant criticism of late. For the unversed, netizens were upset with a music video where Riva was seen romancing Karan Kundrra while it was claimed that she was only 12 years old. Talking about her real age, she said that she's not 12 and her age would be revealed soon. In her words:
“Well, I never focus on such criticism, I always believe that if there’s negativity, there’s also a positive side. I choose to look at the brighter side. The love that I get today has overpowered everything. My actual age will be revealed soon. But all I can say is that I am not 12.”
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Earlier, Riva's mother, Nisha gave her a luxurious black Audi car worth Rs. 44 lakhs as a gift to mark the achievement of 10 million followers on Instagram. Taking to her IG handle, Riva shared pictures of herself with her swanky car and looked stunning in a shimmery red gown with a thigh-high slit and sheer detailing on the waist area. Riva's pictures created a stir on social media. While her fans showered her with congratulatory messages, a section of netizens trolled her mercilessly. A few users expressed their concern and enquired if Riva even holds a driving licence, whereas some left no stone unturned to make fun of her age.
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