MUMBAI: After making his weekly show Masand’s Verdict popular on the English news channel CNN IBN, film critic and entertainment editor Rajeev Masand will now also host a show on IBN7, the Hindi news channel of the network.
Christened Rajeev Masand Ki Pasand, the show will be a weekly, in which Masand will review the latest releases from Bollywood and Hollywood and will also catch up with Bollywood stars.
Beginning 1 May, the show will air every Saturday at 1:30 pm and 10.30 pm with a repeat on Sun at 10.30 am.
In the two-segment show, Masand will review and rate the latest releases on a scale of 1-5. This segment will also feature viewer’s reviews. The second segment is ‘Star Talk’ wherein Masand will be in a tête-à-tête with the Bollywood stars. Also, the segment will feature a special quiz for the viewers related to Bollywood trivia.
IBN7 managing editor Ashutosh said, “This new film centric show will tell the viewers exactly what to expect before they go and watch a film in the theatres. Masand is one of the foremost film critics in the country and his valuable inputs will add to the movie experience of the viewers.”