Actress Girija Oak will play Meghna Nikade, who hails from a humble background and aspires to be an entrepreneur, in the upcoming show "Ladies Special". "Through this wonderful medium, I get to represent the Maharashtrian woman of today. Earlier, Marathi women were typecast as the ones who wear nine-yard saris and begin the day by fetching water for the household. This has changed completely," Girija said in a statement.

"Today, Marathi women stand toe-to-toe with other professionals and are making their mark in various fields. We are hard-working and focused like the urban youth of today and never lose sight of our aim in life. Meghna Nikade reflects the same which will definitely find a connect with the audience," added the "Taare Zameen Par" actress.