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Director Siddique Receives Visits From Colleague Lal And Industry Celebrities As Critical Condition Persists
Director Siddique Receives Visits From Industry Celebrities: Director Siddique was visited by his friend and colleague Lal at the hospital, where he was in critical condition.
Notably, other celebrities from the film industry, including actor Siddique, director B Unnikrishnan, Rahman, and MG Sreekumar, have also made visits. In the meantime, the condition of director Siddique, who was hospitalized due to a heart attack, remains critical.
Earlier, Director Major Ravi also arrived at the hospital to visit Siddique and subsequently spoke to the media. Speaking to the media, Director Major Ravi conveyed that medical professionals are in consultation with Siddique's family and emphasised the seriousness of his condition.
Director Major Ravi highlighted the details shared by the hospital management, revealing issues with Siddique's liver, elevated Creatinine levels, and respiratory distress. He mentioned that due to Siddique's critical ICU state, visitations are restricted.
Reflecting on his past interaction, Director Major Ravi recounted meeting Siddique at an event four months ago, noting his cheerful demeanour. He called upon well-wishers to keep Siddique in their prayers for a swift recovery.
On the 10th of the previous month, Siddique was hospitalized to receive treatment for pneumonia and liver disease. He had a pre-existing lung condition that worsened due to an infection, subsequently affecting his liver.
While a liver transplant was advised, the situation was complicated by the impaired functioning of internal organs. Unfortunately, his health further declined due to a heart attack he experienced the day prior.
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."
