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Marathi actress Girija Oak, best known for her roles in Taare Zameen Par and Jawan, has suddenly become the internet’s latest crush after a video of her wearing a blue saree went viral. The clip, where she charmingly talks about her school days including a hilarious story about her physics teacher mispronouncing “waves” as “babes” has won millions of hearts online. Known for her powerful performances in Marathi cinema and theatre, Girija’s poised presence and natural charm have sparked an online frenzy, with fans calling her “the woman in the blue saree” and comparing her to Hollywood stars Sydney Sweeney and Monica Bellucci.

Who Is Girija Oak?

Born on 27 December 1987 in Nagpur, Girija Oak is the daughter of veteran Marathi actor Girish Oak and homemaker Padmashree Phatak. She is married to filmmaker Suhrud Godbole. Despite holding a degree in biotechnology and later studying business management, Girija followed her passion for acting after attending theatre workshops. Her career spans across languages from Marathi films like Gulmohar, Lajja, and Navra Maza Bhavra to Hindi projects such as Taare Zameen Par, Shor in the City, The Vaccine War, Qala, and Jawan. On television, she gained popularity through Ladies Special, and has also made a mark in the OTT space with shows like Modern Love: Mumbai, 13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms, and Inspector Zende opposite Manoj Bajpayee.

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Meanwhile, after her blue saree video exploded online, Girija Oak admitted she was amused by the sudden attention. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she said, “I was in rehearsals when my phone started buzzing non-stop. Friends began asking, ‘Do you know what’s happening on X?’” While fans praised her beauty and screen presence, some online pages reportedly “sexualised” her images. Girija handled it gracefully and said, “Some cheap handles picked up my pictures, but my Marathi fans defended me, saying, ‘You’ve only just discovered her!’ I’m glad if this helps more people discover my work.”

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Despite the viral attention, Girija remains grounded and focused on her craft. She said, “The internet’s obsession is just a phase. The work I do is here to stay.” Having recently discussed feeling “safe and respected” while filming intimate scenes with Gulshan Devaiah in her upcoming series Therapy Sherapy, the actress continues to receive widespread appreciation for her honesty and professionalism. 

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