Director Siddique Ismail was an Indian film director and producer, screenwriter, and actor who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema.

Director Siddique made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking. His screenwriting debut came with the Malayalam movie Pappan Priyappetta Pappan. His final film was Big Brother.

After dedicating to the Malayalam film kingdom many unforgettable blockbusters, director Siddique Ismail passed away on Tuesday. He was admitted to Amrita Hospital in Kochi last month because of liver disease. On Monday afternoon, Siddique suffered a heart attack and was subsequently placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Despite medical efforts, Siddique passed away on Tuesday night while being treated. Siddique Ismail’s remains will be kept at the indoor Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Kadavanthra from 9 am to 11:30 am and later at his residence for people to pay their respects. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at 6 pm.

Director Siddique’s Biography

Director Siddique Ismail born on 1 August 1960, and died on 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 (1989), and his screenwriting debut came with the Malayalam movie Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986). His final film was Big Brother (2020).

Director Siddique began his career as an assistant director of Fazil. The duo Siddique and Lal were discovered by Fazil when he saw them playing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Siddique later collaborated with Lal to create many films and was called Siddique-Lal. The duo later split up; Siddique continued his efforts as a director, while Lal moved into acting and producing.

All of Siddique’s films are comedies and his Tamil films are mostly remakes of his Malayalam films, such as Bodyguard (Malayalam) and Kaavalan (Tamil). Bodyguard was later remade in Hindi. Director Siddique has co-produced the film with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.

Director Siddique has won Kerala State Film Awards: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value (1991), Zee Cine Awards: Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director (2012), and has appeared in the following television shows 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; and Top Singer Super night as Judge.

Director Siddique was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba in Kochi on August 1, 1960, and attended St. Paul, Kalamassery. On May 6, 1984, Siddique married Sajitha, with whom he has three daughters Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon.

Director Siddique’s Nati onality

Director Siddique is an Indian born in Kochi, India

Director Siddique’s Net Worth

Director Siddique is said to have a net worth of about $5 million

Where is Director Siddique from?

Director Siddique is from Kochi (also known as Cochin) a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state.

How old is Director Siddique?

Born: on August 1, 1960, Director Siddique was 63 years.

Director Siddique’s Height & Weight

Director Siddique’s height is 175 cm or 1.75 m or 5′ 9” and his weight is 70 kg or 154 lbs

Director Siddique’s Career

Director Siddique made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), and his screenwriting debut came with the Malayalam movie Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986). His final film was Big Brother (2020).

Director Siddique began his career as an assistant director of Fazil. The duo Siddique and Lal were discovered by Fazil when he saw them playing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Siddique later collaborated with Lal to create many films and was called Siddique-Lal. The duo later split up; Siddique continued his efforts as a director, while Lal moved into acting and producing.

All of Siddique’s films are comedies and his Tamil films are mostly remakes of his Malayalam films, such as Bodyguard (Malayalam) and Kaavalan (Tamil). Bodyguard was later remade in Hindi. Director Siddique has co-produced the film with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.

Director Siddique has won Kerala State Film Awards: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value (1991), Zee Cine Awards: Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director (2012), and has appeared in the following television shows 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; and Top Singer Super night as Judge.

Director Siddique Cause Of Death

On Monday afternoon, Siddique suffered a heart attack and was subsequently placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Despite medical efforts, Siddique passed away on Tuesday night while being treated.

Director Siddique Ismail’s remains will be kept at the indoor Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Kadavanthra from 9 am to 11:30 am and later at his residence for people to pay their respects. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at 6 pm.

Director Siddique’s Marital Status

Director Siddique was married to Sajitha. Unfortunately, there is nothing known about her as she has kept her personal and marital life away from the media.

According to a report, Siddique and Sajitha got married after tying the knot in a private wedding ceremony on May 6, 1984. Since then, they have been together and remained until the death of Siddique. Apart from that, the details regarding Sajitha’s professional life remain unknown.

Director Siddique’s Family & Siblings

Director Siddique was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba but there is nothing known about them or his siblings.

Why is Director Siddique famous?

Director Siddique is famous for directing Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer ‘Bodyguard’ in 2011.

Director Siddique’s Children

Siddique and Sajitha have three daughters Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon.

Director Siddique’s Social Media

Director Siddique is not on any social media platforms as no handle could be linked to him.