Marathi actress Girija Oak is trending on social media after photos from one of her recent interviews went viral. Her simple yet attractive appearance in a blue cotton saree has captured widespread attention, with many netizens comparing her to Sydney Sweeney. She has now shared a video stating how these AI-generated images have scared her, as they are sexualised and objectified.
Girija Oak on her morphed images
In her Instagram video, Girija spoke candidly about the overwhelming attention she has received online in the past few days. She went on to express gratitude for the love pouring in from fans and friends. “There is so much love coming my way. So many of my friends, relatives, people I know have sent me several posts and memes—and some of them are ridiculously funny and very creative also,” she said.
However, Girija admitted that not all the content being circulated about her has been harmless. “Some of them are also AI-morphed images of me, which are not in great taste. They are sexualised and objectified beyond comfort, and this bothers me,” she said firmly.
She added, “I am also somebody who lives in this day and age. I use social media myself. I am fully aware of how this works—when something becomes viral, something is trending. These kinds of images generally get made and circulated as long as people are clicking on your post and you`re getting enough likes, interactions, and views. That`s serving your purpose. We all know how this game is played.”
The actress also expressed concern about her 12-year-old child’s reaction. “I have a twelve-year-old son. He does not use social media right now, but eventually he will. Once he grows up, he`s going to have access to these images because they may be circulating right now, but they`re going to remain on the internet forever,” she said.
She continued, “These obscene images of his mother—he`s going to see them one day, and it worries me, scares me, bothers me to think how he is going to feel about them. Just like people who are watching these images right now—they are also aware of the fact that these are not real images and they are modified. But it does give them some sort of a cheap thrill, some sort of a cheap digitalisation. This is scary.”
About Girija Oak
She is best known for her work in the Marathi and Hindi entertainment industries. She has appeared in several Marathi films, including Gulmohar, Lajja, and Navra Maza Bhavra. The actress has also featured in a Kannada film titled House Full. In Bollywood, Girija Oak played the role of Jabeen in Aamir Khan`s 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par. She also appeared in Shor in the City (2010) and Shah Rukh Khan`s Jawan (2023). She has also played one of the leads in the Sony TV show Ladies Special.
