Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is in self-quarantine at home, the actor’s team released a statement on Friday.
Bajpayee’s spokesperson said the actor, who had commenced shooting for Kanu Behl-directed “Despatch” last month, was diagnosed with COVID-19 after the director got infected with it.
“Manoj Bajpayee was shooting for ‘Despatch’ film which is produced by Ronnie Screwvala and has tested COVID positive after his director got infected with it.
“Manoj Bajpayee is on medication and recovering well. He is in self-quarantine at home and following all precautions,” the 51-year-old actor’s spokesperson said in a statement.
The shoot of “Despatch” has been put on hold and will resume in a couple of months.
The investigative thriller that unfolds in the world of crime journalism, will see Bajpayee essay a character who finds himself sucked into the murky underbelly of business and crime.
Earlier this week, Ranbir Kapoor tested positive for coronavirus. The Brahmastra star is under home quarantine, his mother, actor Neetu Kapoor had confirmed in a social media post.