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Viral Fame and Rising Popularity
Actress Girija Oak — known for her roles in Hindi and Marathi films — recently became a trending sensation after images and clips from an interview went viral on social media. Many people began referring to her as the new “national crush,” appreciating her natural charm, simplicity and a now‑iconic blue saree look.
Although she has been working in the industry for over two decades, this sudden attention brought her into national limelight — something she never anticipated. “I had no idea something like this would happen,” she admitted in a candid interview.
The Dark Side of Viral Fame — Disturbing Messages & Deepfake Abuse
With popularity came alarming side effects. Girija revealed that after going viral, she started receiving disturbing direct messages from strangers. Some messages read as crude as: “Will you be my babes?” While others even asked: “What is your rate — ek ghanta bitaane ki keemat kya hai?” — a reference to spending time with her for pay.
Beyond harassing texts, she has also encountered the troubling circulation of deepfake and AI‑morphed images — some explicitly sexualized and vulgar. Girija called this objectification distressing and emphasised the difference between her consensual acting work and non-consensual misuse of her images.
She lamented how online anonymity enables people to say things behind a “veil” that they would never say face-to-face. “If these same people saw me in real life, they wouldn’t even look up,” she said, highlighting the toxicity of such interactions.
“No Extra Work Offers Yet” — The Reality Behind the Tag
Despite being catapulted into overnight fame, Girija Oak clarified that the “national crush” label hasn’t translated into immediate film or series offers. When asked whether the attention changed anything professionally, she said bluntly, “Rickshaw phir bhi nahi mil rahi hai.” In other words — no new auto‑rickshaw (metaphor for work), no guaranteed boost to her career just because of viral popularity.
She acknowledged that some people did reach out, expressing interest in working with her — but nothing concrete has materialised so far.
Why Girija Spoke Out — On Deepfake, Respect & Women’s Agency
By speaking publicly about her experience, Girija Oak has brought attention to a growing problem: how viral fame often leads to privacy invasion, harassment, and misuse of images. She emphasised that there is a clear difference between performing intimate scenes on screen with consent and being objectified via AI‑generated content without consent.
Her message is not just personal — it reflects a broader issue that many women in entertainment (and beyond) face in the age of social media and artificial intelligence.
FAQs
Q: Why did Girija Oak become a “national crush”?
A: Her interview — along with a look featuring a blue saree — went viral across social media, sparking nationwide attention over her grace, simplicity and charm. Many compared her to international celebrities, resulting in the “national crush” tag.
Q: Did the viral fame lead to new film or series offers?
A: According to Girija herself, no. Despite the sudden popularity, she said there have been no concrete offers yet — “rickshaw phir bhi nahi mil rahi hai.”
Q: What kind of disturbing messages did she receive?
A: She revealed receiving DMs with sexist, harassing content. Some people even asked her for her “rate” to spend time with her. Others sent mock‑romantic or crude proposals, and some messages came from anonymous or fake accounts.
Q: Did she also get affected by AI‑morphed images or deepfakes?
A: Yes. Girija confirmed that several AI‑modified photos and videos portraying her in a sexualised manner began circulating online — a violation of her privacy and consent. She criticised this misuse and asked for respect of her agency.
Q: What is her message to society regarding online behaviour and consent?
A: Girija highlighted that just because someone becomes viral doesn’t mean they lose right to respect or consent. She cautioned against objectifying people, urged more sensitivity online, and raised awareness about the psychological impact of harassment and deepfake abuse.
source credit : Entertainment Desk
Published on : 26TH November
Published by : SARANYA
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