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Rajeev Masand
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Masand in 2018
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| Born | 13 March 1976 Gangtok, Sikkim, India
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| Education | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics and Mumbai University |
| Occupation | Film critic, writer, media personality |
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| Subscribers | 550 K |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 04 January 2025. | |
Rajeev Masand (born March 13, 1976) is an Indian film critic and journalist. He is known for sharing his thoughts on movies. He used to work for the news channel CNN-Indian Broadcasting Network (CNN-IBN).
Rajeev often reviews movies from Bollywood (India's film industry) and big Hollywood films. He shared his reviews on his weekend show called Now Showing. He has also joined Dharma Productions, a big film company, to help manage talent.
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Early Life and Education
Rajeev Masand studied at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. He also graduated from Mumbai University.
How Did Rajeev Masand Start His Career?
Rajeev began his career very early. He started reporting for The Times of India newspaper when he was just 16 years old. Later, he became an assistant editor at The Indian Express.
In January 2003, he joined STAR News. There, he worked as a special correspondent. He also hosted his own show called Masand Ki Pasand.
Rajeev Masand at CNN-IBN
In 2005, Rajeev Masand moved to CNN-IBN. He became their film critic. He also had a video series on their website called Masand's Verdict. He hosted an entertainment show called To Catch a Star on CNN-IBN.
What Does Rajeev Masand Do Now?
Rajeev Masand has a very popular YouTube channel. On his channel, he posts his weekly film reviews. These reviews are also shown on CNN-News18 as part of their 'Now Showing' segments.
He also shares interviews with famous people from the entertainment world. These include actors and directors from India and sometimes from other countries.
Where Else Does Rajeev Masand Write?
Besides his YouTube channel, Rajeev writes for several magazines and websites. He writes columns about the entertainment industry for places like Open Magazine, Firstpost, News18, and The Quint. He also shares his writings on his own website, Rajeevmasand.com.
Awards and Recognition
Rajeev Masand has won awards for his work. He was named ‘Best Entertainment Critic’ three times. He received this award from the National Television (NT) Awards in 2008, 2010, and 2011.
External Links
- Blog at IBNLive
