Draft:Riva Arora
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Comment: Fails the requirements of WP:NACTOR - noting Instagram, YouTube, Wikis and IMDb are not reliable or acceptable secondary sources. Dan arndt (talk) 02:07, 12 March 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: See Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Riva_Arora_(2nd_nomination) and Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Riva_Arora. qcne (talk) 19:42, 11 March 2025 (UTC)
Riva Arora | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 2010 Delhi, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, social media influencer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Riva Arora (born 1 February 2010) is an Indian actress, model, and social media influencer known for her work primarily in Hindi films and television.[citation needed] She began her career as a child actress at the age of one and a half with her debut in the film Rockstar (2011), starring Ranbir Kapoor. Arora gained wider recognition for her roles in films such as Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), and Mom (2017), where she acted alongside the late Sridevi. Beyond acting, she has established herself as a prominent social media personality, amassing millions of followers on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.[1]
Early life
[edit]Riva Arora was born on 1 February 2010 in Delhi, India, though her exact age has been a subject of public debate.[2] Raised in Delhi, she belongs to a family where her mother, Nisha Arora, is an advocate who manages her career and finances. Her father passed away when she was young due to a leg infection, an event she has shared in a heartfelt YouTube video on Father's Day 2021.[3] She has a sister named Muskan Arora.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Early career and film debut (2011–2018)
[edit]Arora made her acting debut in Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar (2011) at the age of one and a half, playing a minor role.[citation needed] Following this, she transitioned into modelling, appearing in numerous television commercials for brands like Flipkart, LG, and Biba clothing.[citation needed] Her early film career continued with roles in Mom (2017) and Haseena Parkar (2017).
Breakthrough and recognition (2019–present)
[edit]Arora’s breakthrough came with her role as Suhani Kashyap in Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019).[4] She followed this with a portrayal of the young Gunjan in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020).[citation needed]
Beyond films, Arora has expanded her presence in the digital space. She runs a YouTube channel and has over 11 million Instagram followers as of March 2025.[1] In 2022, she faced controversy for appearing in a romantic music video with Karan Kundrra, which sparked debates about her age.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Arora resides in Delhi with her family.[citation needed] In 2023, her mother gifted her a black Audi Q3 worth ₹44 lakh to celebrate reaching 10 million Instagram followers.[6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rockstar | Young child | Debut film |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Suhani Kashyap | |
| 2020 | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | Young Gunjan Saxena |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Riva Arora on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Riva Arora claims she is not 12, yet does not divulge her age". The Indian Express. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Father's Day Special". Riva Arora – YouTube. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "'Uri: The Surgical Strike' is very close to my heart - Riva Arora". Times of India. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Karan Kundrra trolled for video with '12-year-old' Riva Arora". Hindustan Times. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "13-year-old Riva Arora gets Audi car worth Rs 44 lakh as gift". India Today. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Riva Arora on Instagram
- Riva Arora on YouTube