Manoj Bajpayee tests COVID-19 positive, goes in self quarantine; Film shooting stopped

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has tested positive for coronavirus. He was shooting for Ronnie Screwvala’s film Despatch, which has now been stalled for a few months.

Manoj has gone into self quarantine after testing positive and is on medication. His team issued an official statement that reads:

"Manoj Bajpayee has tested covid positive after his director (was) infected with it. The shoot has stopped it will resume in couple of months."

It added, "Manoj was shooting for Despatch film, which is produced by Ronnie Screwvala. The actor is on medication and recovering well. He is in self-quarantine at home and following all precautions. We wish him for super recovery."

The director of Despatch, Kanu Behl, had earlier tested positive for coronavirus.