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Popular Malayalam filmmaker Siddique died on Tuesday as confirmed by multiple reports. He was 69. Siddique was hospitalised after suffering from a cardiac arrest on August 7 and remained in a critical condition at a Kochi hospital. Also read: Vijay Raghavendra’s brother Sriimurali reveals Spandana had low blood pressure: ‘Did not wake up the next morning’
Siddique’s hospitalisation
Reportedly, Siddique’s condition deteriorated after suffering from cardiac arrest and was put on ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Reports also claimed that he was being treated for liver-related problems and pneumonia. He was put on ventilator support, reportedly.
Who is Siddique?
Siddique made his entry into the Malayalam cinema as an assistant director with his friend Lal. They worked under veteran filmmaker Fazil in 1983. The two delivered some of the biggest hits in the industry, such as Ramji Rao Speaking, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather and Vietnam Colony.
Other works of Siddique
Besides Malayalam, Siddique also director Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. He directed Salman Khan’s Bodyguard, which also had Kareena Kapoor. Siddique’s last film was Big Brother which released in 2020. It had Mohanlal in the title role, alongside Arbaaz Khan, Anoop Menon,Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Sarjano Khalid, Honey Rose, Mirnaa Menon, Chetan Hansraj, Gaadha, Siddique, and Tini Tom.
Siddique is survived by his wife Sajitha and their three daughters–Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon.
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