New Delhi: Actress Girija Oak Godbole, best known for her recent viral moment as ‘The Woman in the Blue Saree’, has shared her perspective on the darker aspects of sudden social media fame. The young star, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming web series Therapy Sherapee with Gulshan Devaiah, took to Instagram to address the disturbing spread of AI-morphed, explicit images of herself that have surfaced online.
“It’s crazy and great in equal parts”
In an emotional video, Girija spoke about the tremendous attention she has received in the last few days. “What’s been happening on social media for the last three days is absolutely crazy. It’s equal parts crazy and great,” he said, reflecting on his sudden rise in online popularity. The actor expressed gratitude for the love and support from fans and loved ones while acknowledging the flood of positive comments and creative memes circulating on social media platforms.
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AI-generated, objective images: “This bothered me”
However, not all the content circulated about him is positive. Girija revealed her discomfort with AI-generated, sexually explicit images that have been altered to make her objectionable. “Some of them are even AI-morphed images of me, which are not very nice. They have been sexualized and objectified beyond comfort, and that bothers me,” she said, emphasizing the destabilizing effect these images have on her.
Girija also reflected on the broader issue of digital fame, especially in the age of social media. “I’m also someone who lives in this day and age. I use social media myself. I totally know how it works – when something goes viral, something is trending. These types of images are generally created and circulated as long as people are clicking on your posts and you’re getting enough likes, interactions and views,” she explained. However, he expressed concern over the lack of regulations and accountability in this digital ecosystem. “The thing that bothers me is that there are no rules in this game and there is nothing that is allowed in this game,” he said, highlighting the dangerous consequences of this uncontrolled environment.
One mother’s concern: “These images will last forever”
Speaking from a very personal place, Girija shared her concerns as a mother. “I have a twelve-year-old son. He doesn’t use social media right now, but eventually he will. Once he’s older, he’ll have access to these images because they may be circulating now, but they’ll be on the Internet forever,” she said, expressing concern over the impact these images will have on her son when he’s eventually exposed to them. “They will know that these are not real images and that they have been modified with the help of AI. Like people who are looking at these images right now—they are also aware of the fact that these are not real images and that they have been modified. But it gives them a kind of cheap thrill, a kind of cheap digitalization. It’s scary,” she admitted.
Taking a Stand: “You’re Part of the Problem”
While Girija admits that she cannot completely control the situation, she stressed the importance of speaking up. She addressed her audience directly, saying, “I’m fully aware that I can’t do much about it, but it’s not right for me to do nothing about it either.” He made a heartfelt request to those involved in creating and sharing AI-morphed images. “If you are a person who is watching this video and you use AI to turn the images of women, men and everyone into something that is not appropriate, then you should think about it once. If you are not a person who edits these types of images and posts them, but you are a person who likes to see these types of images on social media, then you are also part of the problem. I can only request you to reconsider this,” he told people. Urged, calling for greater responsibility over how AI tools are used and how people engage with online content.
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hello!! pic.twitter.com/wLUZBSw2wd– Girijaa Oak (@Girijaa_oak) 14 November 2025
Transforming negative into positive: Girija’s optimistic view
Despite the challenges, Girija remained optimistic. “Plus, I’m having a lot of fun with the sudden attention. And if it means more people will watch my movies, watch my series, watch my dramas, what more could I ask for?” She ended her message on a positive note.
Girija Oak Godbole, a prominent name in Marathi cinema and theatre, is also recognized for her roles in Hindi films like Taare Zameen Par, Ladies Special, Jawan and Inspector Zende. With her new web series Therapy Sherapee, it seems like Girija’s star continues to rise, despite the challenges that come with viral fame.