Siddique Ismail is an Indian

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and producer who predominantly works in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippathaya ...

. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie ''

Ramji Rao Speaking ''Ramji Rao Speaking'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-thriller film written and directed by the duo Siddique–Lal (in their directorial debut) and produced by Fazil, Swargachitra Appachan, and Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy. It stars Sai K ...

'' in 1989. As a screenwriter, he made his debut in the Malayalam movie ''

Pappan Priyappetta Pappan ''Pappan Priyappetta Pappan'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-Fantasy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Siddique–Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Rahman, Thilakan, Lissy, Bahadoor, Unni Mary, Rajan P. Dev and Sankaradi. This is the deb ...

'' in 1986. His last film to hit the screens was '' Big Brother''.

Personal life

Siddique Ismail was born to Ismail Haji and Zainaba in

Kochi Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of ...

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.

Career

He began his career as an

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to Fazil. The duo of Siddique and

Lal Lal ( fa, لعل, hi, लाल, bn, লাল, ur, لال, ps, Lāl) is an Indo-Iranian surname and given name, which means "darling", "precious", or "beloved", from the Sanskrit ''lala'' ("cajoling").''Dictionary of American Family Names''F ...

was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the

Cochin Kalabhavan Kalabhavan ( lit. "The House of Arts"), also known as Cochin Kalabhavan, is a centre for learning performing arts in Kochi, India. ''Kalabhavan'' is notable and known for being the first organized performing mimicry group in Kerala and which p ...

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. Siddique's films in

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have mostly been remakes of his Malayalam films. His film ''

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'' in

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has been remade into

as '' Kaavalan'' by Siddique himself. He also remade the film into

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as ''

''. Siddique co-produce films with Jenso Jose under their joint company S Talkies.

Awards

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:- * Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value (1991)

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:- * Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director (2012)''

Filmography

Films

As actor

*''

Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu ''Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Fazil, and starring Mohanlal, Nadhiya, Padmini. The film features original songs composed by Jerry Amaldev and background score by J ...

'' (1984)...Man at calling Kunjoonjamma nickname church going time *''

Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal ''Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Fazil. The film stars Mammootty and Suresh Gopi. It features Sujitha, Nadiya Moidu, Babu Antony, Thilakan, Lalu Alex, Maniyanpilla ...

'' (1986)...Man at priest's place *'' Varsham 16'' (1989)...Karthik's friend *'' Manathe Kottaram'' (1995) ... himself (guest at the wedding) *''

Five Star Hospital ''Five Star Hospital'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Thaha. The film stars George Vishnu, Jagadish, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Thilakan. The film has musical score by Bombay Ravi. Plot The film is about Rafael, a n ...

'' (1997) ... Himself in two songs "Ithra Madhurikkumo" and "Maranno Nee" *'' Gulumaal: The Escape'' (2009) ... Himself *''

Cinema Company ''Cinema Company'' is a 2012 Malayalam-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Mamas, and starring mainly newcomers. Basil, Sanjeev M Nair, Shruthi Hariharan and Badri play the roles of four close friends who dream of making ...

'' (2012) ... himself *''

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'' (2017) ... himself *'' Kenkemam'' (2022) ... Special appearance

As producer

*2017: ''

Fukri ''Fukri'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Siddique and starring Jayasurya. It was produced by Siddique, Vaishak Rajan, and Jenso Jose under the banners of S Talkies and Vaishaka Cynyma. Plot An eng ...

'' *2019: '' Big Brother''

Television

*''Mammootty the Best Actor Award'' (Asianet) as Judge *''Comedy Festival'' (

Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Free-to-air Malayalam general entertainment television channel operated and owned by Malayala Manorama Television (MMTV), the publisher of the widely circulated ''Malayalam Manorama'' daily, and the Malayalam wom ...

) as Judge *''Cinema Chirima'' (Mazhavil Manorama) as Host *''Comedy Festival Season 2'' (Mazhavil manorama) as Judge *''Aaraanee Malayalee'' (

Manorama News Manorama News is a free-to-air Malayalam-language news channel operated and owned by Malayala Manorama Television (MMTV). The channel, based at Aroor, near Cherthala, Alappuzha Alappuzha or Alleppey () is the administrative headquarters o ...

) as anchor *''Comedy Stars Season 2'' (Asianet) as Judge *'' Top Singer Super night'' as Judge

References

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