Girija Oak

Girija Oak is an Indian actress, known for her performances in Taare Zameen Par and Shor in the City.[1]

Girija Oak
Oak at Poshter Boyz event
Born
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
EducationThakur College of Science and Commerce
Alma materThakur College of Science and Commerce
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
Spouse(s)Suhrud Godbole
Parent(s)Girish Oak

Career

Oak made her debut on the big screen at the age of 15. She has worked in Marathi movies like Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi, Gulmohar, Manini and Adgule Madgule.[2][3]

Her first Marathi television show as lead actress was Zee Marathi's Lajja with Piyush Ranade, Tejaswini Pandit and Mukta Barve. She portrayed a scandal victim Manaswini Desai (Manu) who was supported by a young and dynamic CID Inspector Aakash Ketkar (played by Piyush Ranade). The show was huge hit and her work was very well praised. She also played lead role in don special Marathi play with versatile actor like Jitendra Joshi. Each and every aspect of the play was appreciated by the audience, including the sound and light effect.

In 2018, Oak made her short film debut with the film Quarter directed by Navjyot Bandiwadekar.[4] The film was premiered at 71st Cannes film Festival Court Métrage- Short Film Corner and was later showcased at more than 12 different International Film festivals, winning numerous accolades. For her performance in the film, Oak won her first international award as the Best actress at European Cinematography Awards 2018[5] and a nomination as the Best International Actress at Maverick Movie Awards 2018.[6] The trailer and the poster of the film Quarter was launched in a grand event in the presence of the Indian press and prominent film industry personalities.[7] Quarter was the first short film in India to launch a poster and trailer in such a grand level, something which is only done for the feature films in the Indian Film industry.[8] The film was digitally released worldwide on 10 April 2020.

2018–2019, Oak played the lead role in the second season of Hindi serial Ladies Special aired on Sony Entertainment Television.[9]

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.[10] She joined a theater workshop and started acting in advertisements.[11]

Oak is married to Suhrud Godbole.[12] She is the daughter-in-law of Marathi film actor, dialog writer and film producer Shrirang Godbole.

Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes
2007Taare Zameen ParJabeenHindiFilm
2009 Goshta Choti DongraevadhiVaidehiMarathiFilm
GulmoharMarathiFilm
House FullAishwaryaKannadaFilm
2010 LajjaManaswini Desai (Manu)MarathiTV series
ManiniShaliniMarathiFilm
Huppa HuiyyaVasantiMarathiFilm
2011 Adgula MadgulaAnujaMarathiFilm
Shor in the CitySejalHindiFilm
Cycle KickShrishtiHindiFilm
2013Navra Maza BhavraMarathiFilm [13]
2018–2019Ladies SpecialMeghana NikadeHindiTV series
2020QuarterAshwini RanadeMarathiShort film[14]
2020Goshta Eka PaithanichiMarathiFilm
2018MauliMarathiFilm

References
  1. Das, Soumitra (26 April 2012). "B-Town uses skin show to titillate: Girija Oak". The Times Of India. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  2. Girija Oak- The Times of India Photogallery
  3. Girija Oak during the launch of matrimonial website 'Saathiya'
  4. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/girija-oak-makes-a-short-film-debut/articleshow/63014873.cms
  5. http://europe.cawards.org/winners-may-2018/
  6. https://www.maverickmovieawards.com/2018.html
  7. https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/quarter-teaser-launch/articleshow/63253333.cms
  8. https://marathimovieworld.com/news/poster-and-trailer-launch-of-marathi-short-film-quarter.php
  9. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/girija-oak-boards-the-ladies-special/articleshow/65898816.cms
  10. In my father's footsteps - Entertainment - DNA
  11. In my father’s footsteps
  12. Girija Oak and Suhrud Godbole Engagement photos
  13. http://www.gomolo.com/navra-maza-bhavra-movie-cast-crew/45139
  14. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/girija-oak-makes-a-short-film-debut/articleshow/63014873.cms
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