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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Girija Oak<br />
| image = Girija Oak at success bash of Poshter Boyz (Cropped).jpg<br />
| caption = Oak at ''[[Poshter Boyz]]'' event<br />
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| birth_place = [[Nagpur, Maharashtra]], India<br />
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| education = [[Thakur College of Science and Commerce]]<br />
| alma_mater = [[Thakur College of Science and Commerce]]<br />
| occupation = Actress<br />
| spouse = Suhrud Godbole<br />
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| parents = [[Girish Oak]]<br />
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| yearsactive = 2005–present<br />
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'''Girija Oak''' is an Indian actress known for her performances in ''[[Taare Zameen Par]]'' and ''[[Shor in the City]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=<br />
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/B-Town-uses-skin-show-to-titillate-Girija-Oak/articleshow/12867047.cms?referral=PM | title=B-Town uses skin show to titillate: Girija Oak | date=26 April 2012 | newspaper=The Times Of India | first=Soumitra | last=Das | accessdate=21 November 2019 }}</ref><br />
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==Career==<br />
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''.<ref>[http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/indian-stars/Girija-Oak/articleshow/5926233.cms Girija Oak- The Times of India Photogallery<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/Launch-Saathiya/articleshow/10639078.cms Girija Oak during the launch of matrimonial website 'Saathiya'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
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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.<br />
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In 2018, Oak made her short film debut with the film ''Quarter'' directed by Navjyot Bandiwadekar.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/girija-oak-makes-a-short-film-debut/articleshow/63014873.cms</ref> <br />
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<ref>http://europe.cawards.org/winners-may-2018/</ref> and was nominated as Best International Actress at the ''[[Maverick Movie Awards]]'' 2018.<ref>https://www.maverickmovieawards.com/2018.html</ref> 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.<ref>https://marathimovieworld.com/news/poster-and-trailer-launch-of-marathi-short-film-quarter.php</ref><ref>https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/quarter-teaser-launch/articleshow/63253333.cms</ref> The film was digitally released worldwide on 10 April 2020.<br />
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From 2018 to 2019 Oak played the lead role in the second season of the Hindi serial ''[[Ladies Special]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television]].<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/girija-oak-boards-the-ladies-special/articleshow/65898816.cms</ref>She was the finalist of the popular singing contest '''Singing Star'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/singing-star-aastad-kale-yashoman-apte-and-three-others-make-it-to-finale/articleshow/79146415.cms|title=Singing Star: Aastad Kale, Girija Oak and three others make it to finale}}</ref><br />
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==Personal life==<br />
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.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_in-my-father-s-footsteps_1392409 In my father's footsteps - Entertainment - DNA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> She joined a theater workshop and started acting in advertisements.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-in-my-father-s-footsteps-1392409 In my father’s footsteps]</ref><br />
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Oak is married to Suhrud Godbole.<ref>[http://marathiactors.com/2011/02/girija-oak-and-suhrud-godbole-engagement-photos/ Girija Oak and Suhrud Godbole Engagement photos<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> She is the daughter-in-law of Marathi film actor, dialog writer and film producer [[Shrirang Godbole]].<br />
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==Filmography==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"<br />
! Year<br />
! Film<br />
! Role<br />
! Language<br />
! Notes<br />
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|2004||''[[Manini (2004 film)]]'' || Shalimi || [[Marathi language|Marathi]] || Film<br />
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|2007|| ''[[Taare Zameen Par]]'' || Jabeen || [[Hindi language|Hindi]] || Film<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|2009<br />
| ''[[Goshta Choti Dongraevadhi]]'' || Vaidehi || [[Marathi language|Marathi]] || Film<br />
|-<br />
| ''[[Gulmohar (2009 film)|Gulmohar]]'' || || Marathi || Film<br />
|-<br />
| ''House Full'' || Aishwarya || Kannada || Film<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|2010<br />
| ''Lajja'' || Manaswini Desai (Manu) || Marathi || TV series<br />
|-<br />
| ''Manini'' || Shalini || Marathi || Film<br />
|-<br />
| ''Huppa Huiyya'' || Vasanti || Marathi || Film<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|2011<br />
| ''Adgula Madgula'' || Anuja || Marathi || Film<br />
|-<br />
| ''[[Shor in the City]]'' || Sejal || Hindi || Film<br />
|-<br />
| ''Cycle Kick'' || Shrishti || Hindi || Film<br />
|-<br />
|| 2013 || ''Navra Maza Bhavra'' || || Marathi || Film<ref>http://www.gomolo.com/navra-maza-bhavra-movie-cast-crew/45139</ref><br />
|-<br />
|| 2018–2019 || ''[[Ladies Special]]'' || Meghana Nikade || Hindi || TV series <br />
|-<br />
|| 2020 || ''Quarter'' || Ashwini Ranade || Marathi ||Short film<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/girija-oak-makes-a-short-film-debut/articleshow/63014873.cms</ref><br />
|-<br />
|| 2020 || ''[[Goshta Eka Paithanichi]]'' || || Marathi || Film <br />
|-<br />
|| 2018 || ''Mauli'' || || Marathi || Film<br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb name|2887354}}<br />
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|87618}}<br />
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