Manoj Bajpayee tests positive for Coronavirus, under home quarantine

Manoj Bajpayee, known for films like

Aiyaary

,

Satyameva Jayate

, and Aligarh has tested

Covid-19 positive

after the director of his film Despatch, Kanu Behl got infected with the disease.
The duo had been shooting for the film, which has now been put on hold for a month till the two recuperate.
Manoj Bajpayee is on medication and recovering well. He is in self-quarantine at home and following all the precautions.
Despatch is a thriller that explores the world of crime journalism. Bajpayee plays a character who gets involved in
the dangerous world of business and crime. The film also stars Shahana Goswami.
Bajpayee resumed shooting of the film in February and had announced it on Twitter, writing, “Back to where it feels like home #Despatch commences shoot.” (sic).
The actor has been in active acting space even during the lockdown. Recording

Bhojpuri

videos and songs for director Anubhav Sinha, shooting for web series and films.