Jawan actress Girija Oak Godbole, who just lately went viral as ‘The Girl within the Blue Saree,’ has addressed the disturbing aspect of her in a single day social media fame. In a heartfelt video shared on Instagram, the actor spoke brazenly about AI-generated vulgar pictures of her circulating on-line, calling the pattern “sexualised, objectified and past consolation.”
‘It’s been absolute insanity’
Opening her message, Girija admitted the previous couple of days have been overwhelming. “What has been occurring on social media for the previous three days has been absolute insanity. It’s loopy and nice in equal elements,” she stated, describing the sudden flood of consideration.She thanked followers, mates and colleagues for his or her love. “There may be a lot love coming my approach… messages, cellphone calls, memes—a few of them are ridiculously humorous and really artistic,” she added.
‘Some pictures are AI-morphed and never in nice style’
Nevertheless, Girija stated not all of what’s circulating on-line has been innocent.“A few of them are additionally AI-morphed pictures of me, which aren’t in nice style. They’re sexualised and objectified past consolation, and this bothers me,” she said.She acknowledged that viral tendencies usually spark such content material however questioned the dearth of boundaries.“What’s bothering me is that this sport has no guidelines. And there’s completely nothing that’s not allowed on this sport.”
‘My son will see these pictures sometime’
Talking as a mom, Girija expressed deep concern in regards to the lasting influence of such content material.“I’ve a twelve-year-old son… ultimately he can have entry to those pictures. They’ll stay on the web endlessly. These obscene pictures of his mom—he’s going to see them at some point, and it worries me,” she stated.She pressured that whereas viewers know these are faux, the “low cost thrill” they supply highlights a daunting digital actuality.“That is scary,” she added.
‘In the event you devour such content material, you’re a part of the issue’
Girija stated that whereas she can’t totally management the state of affairs, she refuses to remain silent.“In the event you use AI to morph pictures of girls or males into one thing inappropriate, give it some thought as soon as. And should you merely take pleasure in viewing such pictures—you’re additionally a part of the issue,” she urged.
‘If this brings extra folks to my work, what extra can I ask for?’
Ending on a optimistic notice, the actor shared that she continues to be grateful for the renewed consideration.“If this interprets into extra folks watching my movies, my collection or my performs, then what else might I ask for?” she stated with optimism.Girija Oak Godbole is thought for her acclaimed work in Marathi theatre and cinema, in addition to Hindi tasks like Taare Zameen Par, Girls Particular, Inspector Zende, and the blockbuster Jawan.