Actor Manoj Bajpayee has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently under home quarantine. On Friday, Manoj’s spokesperson said in a statement, the actor, who had commenced shooting for kanu Bahl- directed “Despatch” last month, was diagnosed with Covid-19 after the director got infected with it.
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 shoot of “Despatch” has been put on hold and will resume in a couple of months.
The 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.
Talking about the film, Manoj said, “As an actor, I want to be part of stories that I want to tell and that deserve to be told. Despatch is one such film. With the digital age, our stories can now reach and be accessed by viewers across the globe and I’m confident this film will have many takers because it is relevant to our times. I am looking forward to collaborating with Kanu Behl who is well versed with the changing times and has total control on his craft of storytelling.”