Renowned film journalist is Critical in Hospital After Testing Covid-19 Positive

Renowned film journalist and critic Rajeev Masand is hospitalised after he tested positive for coronavirus. He was rushed to Mumbai’s Kokilaben hospital where he is currently battling with the deadly virus as his oxygen levels dropped. His colleague Somen Mishra confirmed that the film critic is critical but not on a ventilator.

As the news broke down, several Bollywood celebrities prayed for his speedy recovery including Dia Mirza, Swara Bhaskar, Bipasha Basu, Suniel Shetty among others.

Rajeev Masand began his career as a journalist and went on to work with several organisations. He has also been a active member of many film festivals hosted nationally and internationally, including Cannes. After working as a film critic for 25 years, he joined Karan Johar’s talent management agency, Dharma Cornerstone Agency as Chief Operating Officer.