Manoj Bajpayee's father RK Bajpayee dies at 83 in Delhi

Manoj Bajpayee's father, RK Bajpayee, passed away at the age of 83 this morning, October 3, in Delhi. Radhakant Bajpayee, who was a Padmashree winner, had been unwell for the past few days.

After RK Bajpayee's health deteriorated, Manoj Bajpayee rushed to Delhi from Kerala to be by his side. Manoj was shooting in Kerala. As per Manoj Bajpayee's team, The Family man actor is currently not in the state of mind to talk to the media.

RK Bajpayee's funeral will take place at Nigambodh Ghat cremation ground in Delhi at 1:30 pm.

MANOJ BAJPAYEE'S FATHER DIES AT 83

Manoj Bajpayee's father RK Bajpayee was admitted to a hospital in Delhi a few days ago in a critical condition. Manoj, who was shooting in Kerala at the time, immediately left for Delhi to be by his side. Manoj has always shared a very close bond with his father. In an earlier interview, Manoj had said, I came from my village in Bihar to Delhi at the age of 18. I joined Delhi University, Finishing my graduation was my father's dream. He did not want me to leave my studies. So I really wanted to fulfil his dreams and somehow managed to complete the course and get a degree."

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