📌 Key Points
- Girija Oak’s interview clip went viral for her beauty, leading to a ‘National Crush’ tag.
- She stated the tag wasn’t an achievement, crediting her genes for her looks.
- Kangana Ranaut jokingly told Girija to “use her beauty” to promote their film.
- Girija revealed receiving inappropriate messages, questioning the virtual space’s legitimacy.
Girija Oak recently addressed her viral ‘National Crush’ tag, dismissing it as a genetic fluke rather than an achievement. Her co-star, Kangana Ranaut, added a humorous twist, suggesting she leverage her beauty for film promotion, sparking a debate on online fame.
Girija Oak’s Viral ‘National Crush’ Moment
In November 2025, clips from an interview with Girija Oak went viral. It wasn’t for what she had said, but more so for how beautiful she looked while wearing a blue saree. While promoting her upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Girija remarked that she hadn’t earned the National Crush tag that followed her after. Here’s how her co-star Kangana Ranaut reacted.
Girija then explained and said, “A clip of mine from a podcast went viral. People kept sharing it, you know how the internet explodes suddenly. There was no logic or reason for it. A lot of people kept commenting on my looks. At the end of it, I feel like that wasn’t even my achievement. It was my genes. I have earned nothing in how I look.” Despite her unhappiness, Kangana joked, “I am very happy you’re in my film. Please apni khoobsurti ka istamal karke film promote kare. (Please use your beauty to promote the film).”
Kangana Ranaut’s Witty Response
When the interviewer remarked that Girija was underplaying her National Crush tag, she remarked, “But for something to become national, tell me where you get the certificate for. Her (Kangana) becoming national is legitimate. There’s no legitimacy to me being called the national crush.”
“Someone said, ‘I can do anything for you, give me a chance.’ Someone even asked my rate — Ek ghanta bitaane ki keemat kya hai (What is the price to spend an hour with you?). There are many such messages. If these same people saw me in real life, they wouldn’t even look up. Behind a veil, people say anything. In front of you, they speak with love and respect. This is a strange zone. There can be a big debate on how seriously we should take this virtual space,” said the actor.
The Dark Side of Online Fame
Girija is known for her work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. She has starred in Taare Zameen Par (2007), Shor in the City (2010) and Jawan (2023). She was last seen in Hello Bachhon. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata will be released in theatres on June 12.
Girija Oak’s candid take on the ‘National Crush’ phenomenon, coupled with Kangana’s playful remark, highlights the complex relationship between celebrity, beauty, and online perception in the entertainment industry.
