Siddique Ismail (25 March 1954 or 1955 – 8 August 2023) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema.[1][2] He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking (1989). His screenwriting debut came with the Malayalam film Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986). His final film was Big Brother (2020).[3]
Siddique | |
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| Born | Siddique Ismail 25 March 1954 |
| Died | 8 August 2023 (aged 68) |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Sajitha (m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 |
Career edit
Siddique began his career as an assistant director to Fazil. The duo of Siddique and Lal was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe.[4] Siddique later teamed up with Lal to create many films and was credited as 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 were mainly remakes of his Malayalam films, such as Bodyguard (Malayalam) and Kaavalan (Tamil).[5] Bodyguard was later remade in Hindi.[6] Siddique co-produced films with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.
Personal life edit
Siddique was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba in Kochi in either 1954 or 1955, and attended St. Paul's College in Kalamassery. On 6 May 1984, Siddique married Sajitha, with whom he had three daughters.[citation needed]
Death edit
Siddique suffered a heart attack on 7 August 2023. He died on 8 August 2023 in Kochi, where he had been undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments.[7]
Awards edit
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| Awards won | 2 | ||||||||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||||||||
Filmography edit
Films edit
| 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 | Kabooliwala | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Manichithrathazhu | Second-unit | ||||
| 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 | Bodyguard | 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 |
As actor edit
- Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)...Man at calling Kunjoonjamma nickname church going time[clarification needed]
- Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986)...Man at priest's place
- Varsham 16 (1989)...Karthik's friend
- Manathe Kottaram (1995) ... himself (guest at the wedding)
- Five Star Hospital (1997) ... Himself in two songs "Ithra Madhurikkumo" and "Maranno Nee"
- Gulumaal: The Escape (2009) ... Himself
- Cinema Company (2012) ... himself
- Masterpiece (2017) ... himself
- Innale Vare (2022) ... himself
- Kenkemam (2022) ... Special appearance
As producer edit
- 2017: Fukri
- 2020: Big Brother
Television edit
- 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
References edit
- ^ "Best Siddique movies list (as director) @ MoviesList.IN". Archived from the original on 5 August 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ a b George, Vijay (9 January 2020). "Director Siddique on working with Mohanlal in 'Big Brother', and balancing content and budget in cinema". thehindu.com.
- ^ "Big Brother Movie Review: A thriller that tests your patience". The Times of India.
- ^ "Cochin Kalabhavan".
- ^ "Vijay's Kaavalan in December". Sify. 17 September 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Siddique". IMDb. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ "Malayalam director Siddique passes away". The Hindu. 8 August 2023.
- ^ Godfather
- ^ Bodyguard