Girija Oak

Girija Oak is an Indian actress known for her performances in Taare Zameen Par and Shor in the City.[2]

Girija Oak
Oak at Poshter Boyz event
Born (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
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(m. 2011)​
Parent

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 lead actress was Zee Marathi's Lajja with Piyush Ranade, Tejaswini Pandit and Mukta Barve. She portrayed scandal victim Manaswini Desai (Manu) who was supported by young CID Inspector Aakash Ketkar (played by Piyush Ranade). 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 more than 12 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.

From 2018 to 2019 Oak played the lead role in the second season of the Hindi serial Ladies Special on Sony Entertainment Television.[9] She was the finalist of the popular singing contest Singing Star.[10]

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.[11] She joined a theater workshop and started acting in advertisements.[12]

Oak is married to Suhrud Godbole.[13] She is the daughter-in-law of Marathi film actor, dialog writer and film producer Shrirang Godbole.

Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes
2004ManiniShalimiMarathiFilm
2007Taare Zameen ParJabeenHindiFilm
2009 Goshta Choti DongraevadhiVaidehiMarathiFilm
GulmoharMarathiFilm
House FullNeetuKannadaFilm
2010 LajjaManaswini Desai (Manu)MarathiTV series
ManiniShaliniMarathiFilm
Huppa HuiyyaVasantiMarathiFilm
2011 Adgula MadgulaAnujaMarathiFilm
Shor in the CitySejalHindiFilm
Cycle KickShrishtiHindiFilm
2013Navra Maza BhavraMarathiFilm
2018–2019Ladies SpecialMeghana NikadeHindiTV series
2020QuarterAshwini RanadeMarathiShort film[14]
2020Goshta Eka PaithanichiMarathiFilm
2018MauliMarathiFilm
2021CartelRamaHindiWebseries
2022Nine to FiveAashikaMarathiWeb Series YT
2022 Modern Love: Mumbai Kriti Hindi TV series
2022 Qala Sudha Hindi Netflix Film

References
  1. "Sai Tamhankar Wishes Her Bestie Girija Oak Godbole On Her Birthday With An Adorable Post". Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. Das, Soumitra (26 April 2012). "B-Town uses skin show to titillate: Girija Oak". The Times of India. 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.
  6. "WINNERS – May 2018 | European Cinematography AWARDS".
  7. "2018 Maverick Movie Awards & Nominations!".
  8. "Quarter: Teaser launch Photogallery - ETimes".
  9. "Girija Oak boards the 'Ladies Special' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. "Singing Star: Aastad Kale, Girija Oak and three others make it to finale".
  11. In my father's footsteps - Entertainment - DNA
  12. In my father’s footsteps
  13. "Girija Oak and Suhrud Godbole Engagement photos". Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  14. "Girija Oak makes a short film debut - Times of India". The Times of India.
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