Siddique Biography – an Indian film Director and Producer
Siddique Ismail was an Indian film director and producer, screenwriter, and actor who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking in 1989. As a screenwriter, he debuted in the Malayalam movie Pappan Priyappetta Pappan 1986.
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| Real Name: | Siddique Ismail |
| Profession: | Indian film director |
| Birthplace: | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Spouse: | Sajitha |
| Age: | 69 |
Siddique Ismail (1 August 1954 – 8 August 2023) was an Indian film director and producer, screenwriter, and actor who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking in 1989. As a screenwriter, he debuted in the Malayalam movie Pappan Priyappetta Pappan in 1986. His last film to hit the screens was Big Brother.
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Siddique Biography
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Siddique Ismail
1 August 1954 Kochi, Kerala, India
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| Died | 8 August 2023 (aged 69)
Kochi, Kerala, India
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| Spouse |
Sajitha (m. 1984)
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| Children | 3 |
Table of Contents
Personal life
Siddique Ismail was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba in Kochi on 1 August 1960. He attended St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery. Siddique married Sajitha on 6 May 1984. The couple had three daughters; Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon.
Death
Siddique suffered a heart attack on 7 August and died in Kochi on 8 August 2023. The death occurred around 7.30 p.m at the Amrita Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis over the last month.
Career
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. Siddique later teamed up with Lal to create many films and was credited as Siddique-Lal. The duo has since split up, Siddique has continued with his directorial ventures, while Lal has turned to acting and producing. Siddique’s films are all in the comedy genre. His films in Tamil mainly were remakes of his Malayalam films.
His film Bodyguard in Malayalam has been remade into Tamil as Kaavalan by Siddique himself. He also remade the film into Hindi as Bodyguard. Siddique co-produced films with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.
Awards
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| Awards won | 2 | ||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||
Kerala State Film Awards:-
- Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value (1991)
Zee Cine Awards:-
- Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director (2012)
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Director | Script | Story | Note | Associate Director |
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| 1986 | Pappan Priyappetta Pappan | Yes | Yes | Debut | ||
| 1987 | Nadodikkattu | Yes | ||||
| 1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Yes | ||||
| 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 director | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 2005 | Maaro | Yes | Yes | Yes | Telugu film | |
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Tamil film | |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Tamil film | |
| 2011 | 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 | ബിഗ് ബ്രദർ |
As actor
- Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)…Man at calling Kunjoonjamma nickname church-going time.
- 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
- 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
