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Girija Oak Condemns Deepfake Abuse, Details 'Entitled' DMs After Viral 'National Crush' Moment

The actor says AI‑morphed images left her feeling objectified despite a decades‑long career.

Overview

  • Oak’s blue‑saree interview clip sparked sudden virality this month, with social media dubbing her a ‘national crush’.
  • She says AI‑morphed obscene photos circulated soon after, describing the experience as being sexualised beyond her comfort.
  • The actor reports receiving explicit direct messages, including one asking, “Ek ghanta bitaane ki keemat kya hai,” and she called out the entitlement behind such notes.
  • She describes a stark difference between online bravado and respectful in‑person behavior and says the episode affected her despite developing a thick skin over 20–25 years in the industry.
  • Oak is simultaneously promoting the upcoming web series Perfect Family, after a recent appearance in Netflix’s Inspector Zende.