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Janhvi Kapoor’s Makeup Artist Claims Team Overrides Actress’s Styling Consent

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Janhvi Kapoor’s Makeup Artist Claims Team Overrides Actress’s Styling Consent

Rivera Lynn alleges management priorities often sideline the Bollywood star's personal preferences during professional shoots.

Celebrity makeup artist Rivera Lynn has alleged that Janhvi Kapoor’s management team frequently ignores the actress’s personal consent regarding her professional appearance. Speaking on "The Habit" podcast, Lynn described a power dynamic where the star's preferences are secondary to a predetermined aesthetic vision. Allegations of Limited Agency Lynn, who has worked extensively with the Bollywood actress, stated that Kapoor's own choices often "mattered less" than the requirements of her team or commercial stakeholders. The makeup artist noted that despite Kapoor being the face of the brand or film, the decision-making process is dominated by management figures who enforce specific looks, sometimes against the performer's wishes. The claims highlight a recurring issue in the Indian film industry regarding the autonomy of female actors over their public image. Lynn suggested that the pressure to maintain a specific "brand" image leads to situations where the artist’s comfort or input is marginalized in favor of marketability. Impact on Industry Standards These remarks have sparked discussions regarding the working conditions of "glam teams" and the level of control talent…