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Director Siddique's Condition Remains Critical: Major Ravi Pays Visit At Hospital
Director Siddique's Condition Remains Critical: Recent reports indicate that director Siddique's critical health condition persists.
According to hospital sources, Siddique is still under ECMO support, with continuous monitoring in effect. Further updates on his well-being will be shared after the review meeting concludes.
In a gesture of support, Director Major Ravi visited Siddique at Amrita Hospital. 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.
Siddique's admission to Amrita Hospital in Kochi took place on the 10th of the previous month due to pneumonia and liver-related ailments. The hospitalisation lasted nearly a month. The unexpected heart attack has further exacerbated the gravity of his condition.
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."
