Influencer and actor Riva Arora has been the target of online trolls who accuse her of undergoing cosmetic procedures like lip fillers. In a powerful move, Riva has now responded, crediting her stunning appearance to her “good genes.”
Riva Arora Slams Trolls
On Thursday, Riva took to Instagram to share a video addressing the accusations. The reel featured a mix of her childhood and recent photos, alongside harsh comments from trolls calling her “plastic” and claiming she had undergone lip fillers.
In the caption, she wrote:
“Genes so good people think I got surgery.”
Her video quickly went viral, with fans flooding the comments section praising her looks. One comment read, “Young Riva is also very cute. Doll,” while another said, “So cute!” Other users also defended her, with one comment reading, “People can’t digest beauty! For real… it’s OK, gurll, you GOOO!”
Riva Arora’s Recent Achievements
Recently, the 19-year-old star made headlines once again after receiving an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree for her work in digital media and women’s empowerment. She shared a photo of herself with the certificate and expressed her pride in reaching such a milestone.
Her caption read:
“It’s Dr (H) Riva Arora now!!! Reaching this milestone is a dream come true, and I couldn’t be more proud of what I’ve achieved. Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in Digital Influence & Women’s Empowerment—‘In Recognition of Exceptional Leadership in Digital Media, Inspiring Millions, and Pioneering Women’s Empowerment at a Remarkably Young Age.’”
About Riva Arora
Riva Arora has featured in several popular Bollywood films, including:
- Uri: The Surgical Strike (with Vicky Kaushal)
- Bharat (with Salman Khan), where she played the role of young Radha (originally portrayed by Disha Patani)
- Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (with Janhvi Kapoor)
More recently, she appeared in the Ektaa Kapoor-backed television series Power of Paanch, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar in January 2025. The series, which consists of 50 episodes, also stars Jaiveer Juneja, Aditya Arora, Anubha Arora, Bianca Arora, Yash Sehgal, Barkha Bisht, and Urvashi Dholakia.
Riva’s confident response to her critics and her many accomplishments continue to inspire her fans and followers across social media.
