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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]

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Siddique Ismail
Born	(1954-08-01) 1 August 1954 (age 68) Kochi, Kerala, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film director Screenwriter Actor Producer
Years active	1984 – present
Spouse	Sajitha ​ (m. 1984)​
Children	3
Website	siddiquedirector.com

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

Awards and nominations Award Wins Nominations Kerala State Film Awards 1 N/A
Totals
Awards won	2
Nominations	N/A

Kerala State Film Awards :-

• Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value (1991) [8]

Zee Cine Awards :-

• Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director (2012)[9]

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
• 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

External links

• Siddique at IMDb

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