Film Critic Rajeev Masand Takes a Dig at Kangana Ranaut
Outspoken Bollywood actress and sitting Member of Parliament from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, often finds herself at the center of controversies. Recently, film critic-turned-corporate executive Rajeev Masand launched a scathing remark against her, stating that she has now reduced herself to a mere joke, though he still misses her remarkable acting on the silver screen.
This statement has reignited debates across entertainment circles regarding the bitter past between the actress and the prominent industry insider.
A Long History of Conflict Between Masand and Ranaut
The animosity between Rajeev Masand and Kangana Ranaut dates back several years. During his tenure as a film journalist, Kangana frequently accused him of running a biased camp in Bollywood. Following the tragic demise of Sushant Singh Rajput, the actress openly blamed Masand, Karan Johar, and Aditya Chopra for promoting nepotism and sidelining outsiders.
Kangana had previously alleged that Masand wrote the most venomous and baseless pieces against her and Sushant while blatantly buttering up mediocre star kids.
Rajeev Masand Dismisses Nepotism Claims
During a recent media interaction, Rajeev Masand dismissed Kangana's recurring claims that major Bollywood figures deliberately denied her opportunities. He asserted that while such narratives make for dramatic storytelling, the harsh reality of the film industry is entirely different.
"I don't know. It's just a great story that is easy to keep repeating. But I don't think so. Let's face the truth—Bollywood respects success. Things are difficult initially for many people, but once you achieve success, that is not the case." — Rajeev Masand, Film Critic and Corporate Executive
Masand emphasized that the Hindi film industry ultimately bows to success and readily embraces anyone who delivers box-office hits, regardless of their background.
