Siddique (director)
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Siddique Ismail is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[1][2]
Siddique Ismail | |
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| Upper-body photo of smiling man with dark hair, mustache and beard wearing dark-colored button down shirt | |
| Born | 1 August 1960 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1984 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Sajitha ( m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | siddiquedirector |
Personal lifeEdit
Siddique Ismail was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba in Kochi on 1 August 1960. He married his first cousin Sajitha on 6 May 1984. The couple have three daughters Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon.[3]
CareerEdit
He 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 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. Siddique's films in Tamil have mostly been remakes of his Malayalam films.
His film Bodyguard in Malayalam has been remade into Tamil as Kaavalan by Siddique himself.[5] He also remade the film into Hindi as Bodyguard.[6] Siddique co-produce films with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.
AwardsEdit
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| Awards won | 2 | ||||||||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||||||||
FilmographyEdit
FilmsEdit
| Year | Film | Director | Script | Story | Not |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Pappan Priyappetta Pappan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1987 | Nadodikkattu | Yes | |||
| 1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 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 |
As actorEdit
- Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)...Man at calling Kunjoonjamma nickname church going time[clarification needed]
- Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986)...Man at priest's place
- Manathe Kottaram (1995) ... himself (guest at the wedding)
- Five Star Hospital (1997) ... Himself in song "Maranno Nee"
- Gulumaal: The Escape (2009) ... Himself
- Cinema Company (2012) ... himself
- Masterpiece (2017) ... himself
As producerEdit
- 2017: Fukri
- 2019: Big Brother
TelevisionEdit
- 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
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Best Siddique movies list (as director) @ MoviesList.IN". Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 George, Vijay (9 January 2020). "Director Siddique on working with Mohanlal in 'Big Brother', and balancing content and budget in cinema". thehindu.com.
- ↑ Sebastian, Shevlin. "Siddique never loses his cool". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ↑ "Cochin Kalabhavan".
- ↑ "Vijay's Kaavalan in December". Sify.com. 17 September 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ↑ "Siddique". IMDb. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ Godfather
- ↑ Bodyguard