Bollywood Actor Manoj Bajpayee Tests Covid-19 Positive, under home quarantine

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. The actor is in self-quarantine at home and is on medication. The actor’s team released a statement on Friday.

A statement issued by Bajpayee’s team reads: “Manoj Bajpayee has tested Covid positive after his director was infected with it. The shoot has stopped it will resume in a couple of months.

“Manoj was shooting for the film ‘Despatch’ which is produced by Ronnie Screwvala. Manoj Bajpayee is on medication and recovering well. He is in self-quarantine at home and following all precautions. We wish him for super recovery.”

On February 6 Manoj began shooting for Despatch. He shared a photo of himself from the sets in which a clapper board can also be seen. He wrote, “Back to where it feels like home #Despatch commences shoot (sic).”