# Siddique (director)

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Indian film director (1955–2023)

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Siddique Born Siddique Ismail (1955-03-25)25 March 1955 Kochi, Kerala, India Died (2023-08-08)8 August 2023 (aged 68) Kochi, Kerala, India Occupations Film director producer screenwriter actor Spouse Sajitha ​ (m. 1984)​ Children 3

**Siddique Ismail** (25 March 1955 – 8 August 2023) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who predominantly worked in [Malayalam cinema](/source/Malayalam_cinema).[1][2] He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film *[Ramji Rao Speaking](/source/Ramji_Rao_Speaking)* (1989). His screenwriting debut came with the Malayalam film *[Pappan Priyappetta Pappan](/source/Pappan_Priyappetta_Pappan)* (1986). His final film was *[Big Brother](/source/Big_Brother_(2020_film))* (2020).[3]

## Career

Siddique began his career as an [assistant director](/source/Assistant_director) to [Fazil](/source/Fazil_(director)). The duo of Siddique and [Lal](/source/Lal_(actor)) was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the [Cochin Kalabhavan](/source/Cochin_Kalabhavan) troupe.[4] Siddique later teamed up with Lal to create many films and was credited as [Siddique-Lal](/source/Siddique-Lal).[2] The duo later split up; Siddique continued with his directorial ventures, while Lal turned to acting and producing. All of Siddique's films are comedies, and his films in [Tamil](/source/Tamil_film) were mainly remakes of his [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam) films, such as *[Body Guard](/source/Body_Guard_(2010_film))* (Malayalam) and *[Kaavalan](/source/Kaavalan)* (Tamil).[5] *[Bodyguard](/source/Bodyguard_(2011_Hindi_film))* was later remade in [Hindi](/source/Hindi).[6] Siddique co-produced films with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.

## Personal life

Siddique was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba in [Kochi](/source/Kochi) in either 1954 or 1955, and attended [St. Paul's College](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=St._Paul%27s_College,_Kalamassery&action=edit&redlink=1) in [Kalamassery](/source/Kalamassery). On 6 May 1984, Siddique married Sajitha, with whom he had three daughters.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Death

Siddique suffered from [liver cirrhosis](/source/Liver_cirrhosis) during his final days, and was admitted on 10 July 2023 at [Amrita Hospital](/source/Amrita_Hospital%2C_Kochi) in [Kochi](/source/Kochi) for [liver transplant](/source/Liver_transplant). But the transplant could not be held due to multiple health issues like [pneumonia](/source/Pneumonia). His condition took turn for the worse when he had a [cardiac arrest](/source/Cardiac_arrest) on 7 August 2023. He died at 9 PM the next day.[7] His dead body was kept for public view at his home and Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, and was later buried at Ernakulam Central Juma Masjid with full state honours. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and many grandchildren.

## Awards

Awards and nominations Award Wins Nominations Kerala State Film Awards 1 N/A Totals Awards won 2 Nominations N/A

**[Kerala State Film Awards](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Awards)**

- [Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Film_with_Popular_Appeal_and_Aesthetic_Value) (1991) [8]

**[Zee Cine Awards](/source/Zee_Cine_Awards)**

- [Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director](/source/Zee_Cine_Awards) (2012)[9]

## Filmography

### Films

Year Film Director Script Story Note 1986 Pappan Priyappetta Pappan Yes Yes Debut Ennennum Kannettante Associate Assistant 1987 Nadodikkattu Yes 1988 Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal Associate 1989 Ramji Rao Speaking Yes Yes Yes Directorial Debut 1990 In Harihar Nagar Yes Yes Yes 1991 Godfather Yes Yes Yes 1992 Vietnam Colony Yes Yes Yes Makkal Mahatmyam Yes Yes 1993 Manichithrathazhu Second-unit 1994 Kabooliwala Yes Yes Yes 1995 Mannar Mathai Speaking Yes Yes 1996 Hitler Yes Yes Yes 1998 Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu Yes 1999 Friends Yes Yes Yes 2001 Friends Yes Yes Yes Tamil film 2003 Chronic Bachelor Yes Yes Yes 2004 Engal Anna Yes Yes Yes Tamil film 2005 Finger Print Yes 2008 Sadhu Miranda Yes Yes Yes Tamil film 2010 Body Guard Yes Yes Yes 2011 Kaavalan Yes Yes Yes Tamil film Maaro Yes Yes Yes Telugu film Bodyguard Yes Yes Yes Hindi film 2013 Ladies and Gentleman Yes Yes Yes 2015 Bhaskar the Rascal Yes Yes Yes 2016 King Liar Yes Yes 2017 Fukri Yes Yes Yes 2018 Bhaskar Oru Rascal Yes Yes Yes Tamil film 2020 Big Brother Yes Yes Yes Final film

### As actor

- *[Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu](/source/Nokkethadhoorathu_Kannum_Nattu)* (1984)...Man at calling Kunjoonjamma nickname church going time[*[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify)*]

- *[Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal](/source/Poovinu_Puthiya_Poonthennal)* (1986)...Man at priest's place

- *[Varsham 16](/source/Varsham_16)* (1989)...Karthik's friend

- *[Manathe Kottaram](/source/Manathe_Kottaram)* (1995) ... himself (guest at the wedding)

- *[Five Star Hospital](/source/Five_Star_Hospital)* (1997) ... Himself in two songs "Ithra Madhurikkumo" and "Maranno Nee"

- *[Gulumaal: The Escape](/source/Gulumaal%3A_The_Escape)* (2009) ... Himself

- *[Cinema Company](/source/Cinema_Company)* (2012) ... himself

- *[Masterpiece](/source/Masterpiece_(2017_film))* (2017) ... himself

- *[Innale Vare](/source/Innale_Vare)* (2022) ... himself

- *Kenkemam* (2022) ... Special appearance

### As producer

- 2017: *[Fukri](/source/Fukri)*

- 2020: *[Big Brother](/source/Big_Brother_(2019_film))*

### Television

- *Indumukhi Chandramathi* (Surya TV) as Himself

- *Mammootty the Best Actor Award* (Asianet) as Judge

- *Comedy Festival* ([Mazhavil Manorama](/source/Mazhavil_Manorama)) as Judge

- *Cinema Chirima* (Mazhavil Manorama) as Host

- *Comedy Festival Season 2* (Mazhavil manorama) as Judge

- *Aaraanee Malayalee* ([Manorama News](/source/Manorama_News)) as anchor

- *Comedy Stars Season 2* (Asianet) as Judge

- *[Top Singer Super night](/source/Top_Singer_(TV_series))* as Judge

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Best Siddique movies list (as director) @ MoviesList.IN"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180805143532/http://www.movieslist.in/director/siddique/films#.UmjvYvkzPC4). Archived from [the original](http://www.movieslist.in/director/siddique/films#.UmjvYvkzPC4) on 5 August 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-thehindu_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-thehindu_2-1) George, Vijay (9 January 2020). ["Director Siddique on working with Mohanlal in 'Big Brother', and balancing content and budget in cinema"](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-siddique-on-upcoming-mohanlal-film-big-brother-and-balancing-content-and-budget-in-cinema/article30512285.ece). thehindu.com. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213535/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-siddique-on-upcoming-mohanlal-film-big-brother-and-balancing-content-and-budget-in-cinema/article30512285.ece) from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Big Brother Movie Review: A thriller that tests your patience"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/big-brother/movie-review/73290589.cms). *The Times of India*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220228185602/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/big-brother/movie-review/73290589.cms) from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Cochin Kalabhavan"](http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141012040629/http://cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html) from the original on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Vijay's Kaavalan in December"](https://web.archive.org/web/20101101121031/http://sify.com/movies/vijays-kaavalan-in-december-news-tamil-kkguCshibcc.html). *[Sify](/source/Sify)*. 17 September 2010. Archived from [the original](http://sify.com/movies/vijays-kaavalan-in-december-news-tamil-kkguCshibcc.html) on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 14 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Siddique"](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0796504/). *[IMDb](/source/IMDb)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160718153413/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0796504/) from the original on 18 July 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:0_7-0)** ["Malayalam director Siddique passes away"](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/filmmaker-siddique-passes-away/article67173381.ece). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. 8 August 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230810231843/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/filmmaker-siddique-passes-away/article67173381.ece) from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** *[Godfather](/source/Godfather_(1991_film))*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** *[Bodyguard](/source/Bodyguard_(2011_Hindi_film))*

## External links

- [Siddique](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0796504/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

v t e Films directed by Siddique Directed alone Hitler (1996) Friends (1999) Friends (2001) Chronic Bachelor (2003) Engal Anna (2004) Sadhu Miranda (2008) Body Guard (2010) Kaavalan (2011) Maaro (2011) Bodyguard (2011) Ladies and Gentleman (2013) Bhaskar the Rascal (2015) Fukri (2017) Bhaskar Oru Rascal (2018) Big Brother (2020) Directed with Lal Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) In Harihar Nagar (1990) Godfather (1991) Vietnam Colony (1992) Kabooliwala (1993) Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) King Liar (2016) (writer only)

v t e Ramji Rao Speaking series Original films Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014) Remakes Arangetra Velai (1990) Hera Pheri (2000) Dhanalakshmi, I Love You (2002) Wrong Number (2002) Trin Trin (2004) Hera Pheri (2016) Gol Gappe (2023) Related The Living and the Dead Vertigo (1958) See The Man Run (1971) Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) Phir Hera Pheri (2006) Bhagam Bhag (2006) Brahmanandam Drama Company (2008) Sadhu Miranda (2008) Maaro (2011)

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