Siddique, the director of the 2011 film Bodyguard starring Salman Khan, passed away at the age of 63 on Tuesday at a hospital in Kochi due to a severe heart attack. The filmmaker had been undergoing treatment for nearly a month, battling chronic liver disease.
Siddique, the acclaimed Malayalam director and screenwriter, has passed away at 63 years old due to a heart attack while undergoing treatment for chronic liver disease and bronchopneumonia at the Amrita Hospital in Kochi. Siddique, along with his directorial partner Lal, revolutionized the modern-day perception of regional Malayalam cinema by setting a new standard for modern humor, producing six movies over seven years that showcased how well-crafted humor, when seamlessly woven into relatable characters and situations, can enhance storytelling without appearing forced. His influence on cinema is everlasting, inspiring storytellers and artists to challenge the limits of humor in narrative.
Siddique, who passed away on August 8, had, along with his friend Lal, made some of the most memorable comedies in Malayalam cinema through the 80s and 90s.