Rajeev Masand


Rajeev Masand is an Indian film critic.
He works for Noida based English language news channel CNN-Indian Broadcasting Network. He usually reviews Bollywood films and major Hollywood films released in India in his weekend show Now Showing.
A graduate from Mumbai University, Masand started reporting at the age of 16 at The Times of India newspaper. He later became assistant editor at The Indian Express. In January 2003, he joined STAR News as a special correspondent and as the host of Masand Ki Pasand. In 2005, Masand moved to CNN-IBN where he is currently the film critic and runs an ongoing video reviews series on the CNN-IBN website, Masand's Verdict. He also became the host of CNN-IBN's entertainment series, To Catch a Star.
He also has a popular YouTube channel, where he posts weekly his film reviews and regular interviews with key figures in the entertainment industry, mostly actors and directors.
Additionally, he writes as an entertainment-industry columnist for several publications, such as Open Magazine, Firstpost, News18, and for his own website, Rajeevmasand.com.
Among other recognitions, Masand was thrice awarded ‘Best Entertainment Critic’ by the National Television Awards, in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

Controversies

Rajeev Masand was questioned by Mumbai Police in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Allegedly he wrote defamatory blind articles maligning Rajput personally and professionally. He gave poor reviews to his movies at behest of others..
Rajeev Masand has been accused of nepotism and writing favorable articles for people coming from known Bollywood families. He has also been accused of publishing articles that defame particular celebrities.