Rajeev Masand (born 1979) is an Indian film critic and entertainment reporter for NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh based English language news-channel CNN-Indian Broadcasting Network (CNN-IBN).[1] He usually reviews Hindi-language films (Bollywood) and major American 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.[2] In January 2003, he joined STAR News as a Special Correspondent and as the host of Masand ki Pasand.[3] In 2005, Masand moved to CNN-IBN where he is currently the film critic (Now Showing) and runs an ongoing video reviews series on CNN-IBN website, Masand's Verdict.[4] He also became the host CNN-IBN's entertainment series, To Catch a Star.[5][6]
Rating
| Year | Film | Language | Rating | Review | Actual Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Race 2 | Hindi |   
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Its only ambition is to offer a good time and mostly succeeds as well.[7] | Super Hit |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Hindi |
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This is ordinary,at best average. Blame it on the disjointed screenplay[8] | Blockbuster |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T. | Hindi |
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Getting a root canal is less painful[9] | Hit |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Hindi |
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This is for four-year-olds who don’t know any better[10] | Super Hit |
| 2013 | Zanjeer | Hindi |
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This isn't just a bad film, it's a shameless exercise in laziness.[11] | Flop |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | Hindi |
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Let down by a convenient script and sloppily scripted sandwich of hammy acting and cheesy dialogue[12] | Blockbuster |
| 2013 | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Hindi |
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This far more engaging than the lazy blockbusters we've seen lately.[13] | Super Hit |
References
- ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/blaze/rajeevmasand/user/224.html
- ^ http://www.rajeevmasand.com/about/
- ^ "Rajeev Masand Introduction". STAR News. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ^ "Film Reviews: Masand's Verdict". ibnlive.com. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ^ "CNN-IBN lines up various specials to bied adieu to 2006". IndianTelevision.com. 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ^ "CNN-IBN to launch third season of To Catch a Star". IndianTelevision.com. 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ^ Masand, Rajeev. "Rajeev Masand review". Ibnlive. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ Rajeev Masand (13 September 2010). "Masand: 'Dabangg' is ordinary, at best average". CNN-IBN. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Masand, Rajveev. "Housefull 2: CNN IBN Review". IBNLive. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ "Masand Verdict: Zanjeer".
- ^ Masand, Rajeev. "'Dhoom 3' review: The film is a sloppily scripted sandwich of hammy acting". IBNLive.
- ^ Rajeev Masand. "'Ram Leela' review: The film is a passionate celebration of love". CNN-IBN. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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