Girija Oak

Girija Oak
Oak at Poshter Boyz event
Born
Girija Oak

(1987-12-27) 27 December 1987[1]
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
EducationThakur College of Science and Commerce
Alma materThakur College of Science and Commerce
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Suhrud Godbole
​
(m. 2011)​
Children1
FatherGirish Oak

Girija Oak Godbole (née Oak) is an Indian actress who appears in Marathi and Hindi cinema and is best known for her performances in Taare Zameen Par (2007), Shor in the City (2010) and Jawan (2023).[2]

Career

Oak made her debut on the big screen at the age of 15. She acted in Marathi movies including Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi, Gulmohar, Manini and Adgule Madgule.[3][4]

Her first Marathi television show as a lead actress was Zee Marathi's Lajja with Piyush Ranade, Tejaswini Pandit and Mukta Barve. She portrayed scandal victim Manaswini Desai (Manu). She has also played leading roles in Marathi plays.

In 2018, Oak made her short film debut with the film Quarter directed by Navjyot Bandiwadekar.[5] The film was premiered at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in the Court Métrage (Short Film Corner) category and was later showcased at various International Film festivals. For her performance in the film, Oak won her first international award as Best Actress at the European Cinematography Awards 2018[6] and was nominated as Best International Actress at the Maverick Movie Awards 2018.[7] Quarter was the first Indian short film to launch a poster and trailer at a public event attended by members of the Indian press and Indian film industry personalities.[8] The film was digitally released worldwide on 10 April 2020.

Oak played the lead role in the second season of the Hindi serial Ladies Special on Sony Entertainment Television.[9] She was a finalist in the popular singing contest Singing Star.[10]

In the 2020s, Oak started working in films and web-series. In 2023, she starred in the films Jawan and The Vaccine War.[11]

She starred in the web-series Perfect Family and 13th: Some Lessons Aren't Taught in Classrooms in 2025.[12]

She next starred in Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which released in June 2026.[13][14] She stars alongside Kangana Ranaut, and Smita Tambe in the film.[15][16]

Public image

In 2026, Oak gained widespread attention on social media, where a video of her in a blue saree went viral, leading to her being called the "internet's latest crush" and "India's Sydney Sweeney".[17][18] Oak, however, felt overwhelmed and uncomfortable, criticising internet users for circulating AI generated morphed images of her, which sexualized and objectified her, and sending her distasteful text messages, further advising them to consider the negative impact of the images.[19][20][21]

Personal life

Oak is the daughter of Marathi actor Girish Oak. She completed her degree in biotechnology from Thakur College of Science and Commerce Kandivali East, Mumbai.[22] She joined a theatre workshop and started acting in advertisements.[23]

Oak is married to Suhrud Godbole.[24] She is the daughter-in-law of Marathi film actor, dialogue writer and film producer Shrirang Godbole.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

Year Film Role Language Notes
2009CIDSapnaHindi
2018 Ladies Special Meghna Nikade
2019 Pandu Mrs Sinha Marathi
2021 Cartel Rama Hindi
2022 Nine to Five Aashika Marathi
2022 Modern Love: Mumbai Kriti Hindi
2025 13th: Some Lessons Aren't Taught in Classrooms Mansi [25]
Perfect Family Neeti
2026 Hello Bachhon Alakh's sister [26]

Films

Year Film Role Language Notes
2004ManiniShalimiMarathi
2007Taare Zameen ParJabeenHindi
2008 Man Pakharu Pakharu Marathi
2009 Goshta Choti DongraevadhiVaidehi
Gulmohar
Chingi
House FullNeetuKannada
2010 LajjaManaswini Desai (Manu)MarathiTV series
ManiniShalini
Huppa HuiyyaVasantiNominated -MFK Award for Favourite Actress
2011 Adgula MadgulaAnuja
Shor in the CitySejalHindi
Cycle KickShrishti
2013Navra Maza BhavraMarathi
2014 The Journey to Her Smile Revati Deshmukh English
2015 Baji Marathi Guest
2 Premi Premache
2017 Baaki Itihaas Kanak Chakravarthy Hindi
2018 Moving Out Marathi Web series
MauliMauli's Mother
2020QuarterAshwini RanadeShort film[27]
Goshta Eka PaithanichiSheela
2022 Qala Sudha Hindi
2023 Jawan Iskra [28]
The Vaccine War Dr. Nivedita Gupta [29]
2025 Inspector Zende Vijaya Zende
2026 Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata [30]

References

  1. ↑ "Sai Tamhankar Wishes Her Bestie Girija Oak Godbole On Her Birthday With An Adorable Post". Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "B-Town uses skin show to titillate: Girija Oak". The Times of India. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  3. ↑ Girija Oak- The Times of India Photogallery
  4. ↑ Girija Oak during the launch of matrimonial website 'Saathiya'
  5. ↑ "Girija Oak makes a short film debut - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "WINNERS – May 2018 | European Cinematography AWARDS".
  7. ↑ "2018 Maverick Movie Awards & Nominations!". Archived from the original on 20 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "Quarter: Teaser launch Photogallery - ETimes".
  9. ↑ "Girija Oak boards the 'Ladies Special' - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 September 2018.
  10. ↑ "Singing Star: Aastad Kale, Girija Oak and three others make it to finale".
  11. ↑ "Jawan Movie Review: SRK Is An Undisputed Action Hero In Atlee's Blockbuster Masala Entertainer". News18. 7 September 2023. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.StarStarStarStar
  12. ↑ "Perfect Family trailer: Humorous yet emotional take on therapy and family dynamics". India Today. 20 November 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "'This film will inspire society': Chhattisgarh CM praises Kangana Ranaut's 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata'". Times of India. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Real Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata: How Nurse Anjali Kulthe Saved 20 Pregnant Women During 26/11 Mumbai Attack". NDTV. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata trailer: Kangana Ranaut leads fight to save patients during 26/11". Indian Express. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Kangana's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata trailer packs terror and survival in 26/11 story". India Today. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  17. ↑ Saha, Anandi (14 November 2025). "Girija Oak's blue saree moment goes viral. Here's how it happened". India Today. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  18. ↑ Thakur, Anjali (13 November 2025). "Meet Girija Oak, the viral 'blue saree wali' who's now being compared to Sydney Sweeney". mint. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  19. ↑ "Girija Oak Godbole reacts to morphed pics surfacing online: 'I have a 12-year-old son, when he grows up…'". Hindustan Times. 15 November 2025. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  20. ↑ Kamat, Soumil (15 November 2025). "Seen Girija Oak's Viral Photo? Here's The Real Story Behind It". NDTV Profit. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  21. ↑ "'National crush' Girija Oak says she received distasteful texts from men but no work: 'Rickshaw phir bhi nahi mil rahi'". The Indian Express. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  22. ↑ In my father's footsteps - Entertainment - DNA
  23. ↑ In my father’s footsteps
  24. ↑ "मराठमोळी अभिनेत्री गिरीजा ओकने फोटोशूटमधून दिला महत्वाचा संदेश" (in Marathi). 11 September 2022.
  25. ↑ "13th Some Lessons Aren't Taught In Classrooms Review: A Heartfelt Drama That Struggles To Engage". Times Now News. 1 October 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  26. ↑ "Hello Bachhon Review: The Physics Wallah Biopic Featuring Viineet Kumar Siingh Offers More Lessons, Lacks Ambition: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast". Zoom TV. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  27. ↑ "Girija Oak makes a short film debut - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 February 2018.
  28. ↑ "'Jawan': Girija Oak Godbole bags a key role in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257.
  29. ↑ "The Vaccine War: Review and Story". Kissu. 30 September 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  30. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata movie review: Resurgent Kangana Ranaut leads this gripping film". The Indian Express. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
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