Siddique (director)
Siddique Ismail is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[1][2] He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking in 1989. As a screenwriter, he made his debut in the Malayalam movie Pappan Priyappetta Pappan in 1986. His last film to hit the screens was Big Brother.[3]
Siddique Ismail | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1984 – present |
| Spouse | Sajitha (m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | siddiquedirector |
Personal life
Siddique Ismail was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba in Kochi on 1 August 1954. He is a alumnus of St. Paul's College, Kalamassery. He married Sajitha on 6 May 1984. The couple have three daughters Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon.[4]
Career
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.[5] 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.[6] He also remade the film into Hindi as Bodyguard.[7] Siddique co-produce films with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.
Awards
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| Awards won | 2 | ||||||||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||||||||
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Director | Script | Story | Note | Associate Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
As actor
- 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
- 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
References
- ^ "Best Siddique movies list (as director) @ MoviesList.IN". 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.
- ^ Sebastian, Shevlin. "Siddique never loses his cool". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Cochin Kalabhavan".
- ^ . Sify. 17 September 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Siddique". IMDb. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ Godfather
- ^ Bodyguard
External links
- Siddique at IMDb