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Director Siddique Hospitalized In Critical Condition After Suffering Heart Attack
Siddique Hospitalized After Suffering Heart Attack: Renowned film director Siddique is currently hospitalized after experiencing a heart attack.
The incident took place unexpectedly today around 3 o'clock. Siddique is currently receiving treatment at Kochi Amrita Hospital, as reported by reliable sources.
The director had been under medical care for an extended period due to pneumonia and liver disease. Despite his ongoing treatment for these ailments, the heart attack occurred, leading to his critical condition. According to report by Asianet news, Siddique's health is reported to be serious.
Hospital authorities have revealed that Siddique is presently receiving support through an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine.
A medical board is scheduled to convene tomorrow morning to evaluate Siddique's overall health status and determine the further course of action.
Siddique's Illustrious Filmography
Siddique's journey into the world of cinema began as an assistant director to the acclaimed filmmaker Fazil. Fazil, known for his knack for recognising talent, spotted Siddique and Lal showcasing their remarkable mimicry skills in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. This encounter marked the beginning of Siddique's fruitful partnership with Lal.
Together, Siddique and Lal ventured into scriptwriting and directing, giving birth to a series of iconic comedy films that left an indelible mark on Malayalam and even other languages. The Siddique-Lal duo, as they came to be known, crafted timeless hits such as "Ramji Rao Speaking" (1989), "In Harihar Nagar" (1990), "Godfather" (1991), "Vietnam Colony" (1992), and "Kabuliwala" (1994).
While their joint ventures brought laughter and entertainment to audiences, Siddique's individual career as a director flourished as well. He helmed notable films like "Hitler" (1996), "Friends" (1999), "Chronic Bachelor" (2003), "Body Guard" (2010), "Ladies & Gentlemen" (2013), "Bhaskar the Rascal" (2015), "Fukri" (2017), and "Big Brother" (2020).
The Siddique-Lal duo's creative partnership led to their pioneering contributions in the comedy genre. Their films, marked by their unique blend of humour and storytelling, left an indomitable legacy. Despite parting ways professionally, with Lal transitioning to acting and producing, Siddique's directorial prowess continues to shine brightly. Notably, he remade his own hit film "Bodyguard" into Tamil as "Kaavalan" and even into Hindi as "Bodyguard."
