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Siddique (Director) Wiki, Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Images
Siddique is an Indian director, actor, producer, and screenwriter who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking in 1989. Siddique popular movies are Ramjirao Speaking, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Vietnam Colony, Hitler, Friends, and more. Siddique and Lal (actor) was a super hit duo and did 5 films together before they split. Siddique also delivered some hit films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi. Siddique was a writer and director who laced humor and comedy with family emotions. On August 8, he passed away due to cardiac arrest. He is already undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments and has had pneumonia.
On 6 August, his health deteriorated after the cardiac arrest, and he was put in the intensive care unit. On August 8, 2023, at 9:10 PM, Siddique passed away at the Amrita Hospital, where he had been getting treatment for the past month for liver-related diseases. The filmmaker Unnikrishnan announced his death and said that the funeral will be held today (August 9, 2023) at 6 P.M. at the Central Juma Masjid, Ernakulam. His remains have been kept at the Rajiv Gandhi indoor stadium in Kadavantra from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. for the public to pay their condolences.
Biography
Name | Siddique |
Real Name | Siddique |
Nickname | Sid |
Profession | Director, Actor, Screenwriter, and Producer |
Date of Birth | 1 August 1954 |
Age (as of 2023) | 69 |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Father | Ismail Haji |
Mother | Zainaba |
Marital Status | Married (6 May 1984) |
Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
Wife | Sajitha |
Daughter | Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon |
Religion | Islam |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | Yet to be updated |
College | St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery |
Hobbies | Reading Books, Driving, Listening to Music |
Birth Place | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Hometown | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Current City | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
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Interesting Facts
- He is not an active member in social media like Twitter and Instagram.
- Siddique wife’s name is Sajitha, who is his first cousin, and they got married on 6 May 1984.
- He started his career as an assistant director to director Fazil. He spotted the duo, Siddique and Lal when they performed in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe.
- Then Siddique joined with Lal and directed many movies and was created as Siddique-Lal.
- Later the duo split up and Siddique continued his career in directorial ventures. Most of his Tamil movies are remakes of his Malayalam movie.
Movies
Year | Film | Director | Script | Story | Associate Director |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1986 | Pappan Priyappetta Pappan | No | Yes | Yes | No |
1987 | Nadodikkattu | No | No | Yes | No |
1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | No | No | No | Yes |
1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
1991 | Godfather | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
1992 | Vietnam Colony | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
1992 | Makkal Mahatmyam | No | Yes | Yes | No |
1993 | Kabooliwala | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
1993 | Manichithrathazhu | No | No | No | No |
1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Yes | Yes | No | |
1996 | Hitler | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
1998 | Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | No | No | Yes | No |
1999 | Friends | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2001 | Friends | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2003 | Chronic Bachelor | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2004 | Hulchul | No | No | Yes | No |
2004 | Engal Anna | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2005 | Finger Print | No | Yes | No | No |
2005 | Maaro | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2010 | Bodyguard | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2011 | Kaavalan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2011 | Bodyguard | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2013 | Ladies and Gentleman | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2015 | Bhaskar the Rascal | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2016 | King Liar | No | Yes | Yes | No |
2017 | Fukri | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
2020 | Big Brother | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
As Actor
- Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)
- Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986)
- Varsham 16 (1989)
- Manathe Kottaram (1995)
- Five Star Hospital (1997)
- Gulumaal: The Escape (2009)
- Cinema Company (2012)
- Masterpiece (2017)
- Innale Vare (2022)
- Kenkemam (2022)
As Producer
- 2017 – Fukri
- 2019 – Big Brother
Television
- Mammootty the Best Actor Award (Asianet) as Judge
- Comedy Festival (Mazhavil Manorama) as Judge
- Cinema Chirima (Mazhavil Manorama) as Host
- Comedy Festival Season 2 (Mazhavil Manorama) as Judge
- Aaraanee Malayalee (Manorama News) as anchor
- Comedy Stars Season 2 (Asianet) as Judge
- Top Singer Super night as Judge
Awards
- 1991 – Kerala State Film Award for Best Film With Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Won
- 2012 – Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director – Won
Images
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FAQ
On August 9, Siddique suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to a hospital.
He was already undergoing treatment for a liver-related disease, and after the heart attack he had on 9 August his health deteriorated.
No, his cardiac arrest deteriorated his health which had him ventilated in ICU.