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Popular filmmaker Siddique who was 68 years old, suffered a heart attack on August 7 and sadly passed away in Kochi on August 8, 2023.    #Siddique #MalyalamDirector #RIP                 ~PR.154~ED.194~HT.96~

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00:00 The popular filmmaker Siddique, who was 68 years old, suffered a heart attack on August

00:08 7 and sadly passed away in Kochi on August 8, 2023.

00:13 The death occurred around 9.10 pm at the Amrita Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment

00:18 for liver-related ailments over the last one month.

00:22 His condition had worsened on Monday.

00:25 Doctors had put him on ECMO support.

00:28 He is survived by wife Sajitha and three daughters.

00:32 B. Unnikrishnan, filmmaker who announced his death, said that the funeral will be held

00:38 at 6 pm at the Central Juma Masjid, Irnakulam on August 9.

00:43 The body will be kept at the Rajiv Gandhi Indore Stadium in Karavandara from 9 am to

00:48 12 noon for the public to pay homage, he said.

00:52 A native of Kochi, Siddique entered the Malayalam film industry along with his friend Lal as

00:58 assistant director to veteran director Fazil in 1983.

01:03 The duo went on to create some of the biggest comedy blockbusters in Malayalam, including

01:08 Ramji Rao Speaking in Harihar Nagar, Godfather and Vietnam Colony.

01:13 He has also directed films in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

01:17 His films Friends and Kaavadan in Tamil, where he collaborated with actor Vijay, were well

01:23 received.

01:24 Director Arif Ahmed Khan has condoled the death of Siddique.

01:29 In a tweet, the governor said, "Heartfelt condolence to the sad demise of Sri Siddique,

01:35 noted film director.

01:36 His films stood apart, with characters one could easily relate to, and setting benchmarks

01:42 for comedy and entertainment.

01:44 May his soul rest in peace."

01:46 Condoling the death, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Siddique started off as a mimicry

01:51 artist and evolved into a popular filmmaker.

01:55 He excelled in representing serious issues of life in a humorous style.

02:00 He was also a brilliant screenwriter.

02:02 The fact that scenes from the movies he directed with Lal are still cherished by sinisters

02:07 bears testimony to the acceptance of his talent, Mr Vijayan said.

02:12 His films such as Ramji Rao Speaking in Harihar Nagar and Godfather found acceptance across

02:18 generations.

02:19 Siddique was able to contribute to the film industry in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi as well.

02:25 His demise is an irreparable loss to Malayalam films and the people, the chief minister said.

02:30 "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my son, Mr Vijayan.

02:37 I am deeply saddened by the loss of my son, Mr Vijayan.

02:44 I am deeply saddened by the loss of my son, Mr Vijayan.

02:50 I am deeply saddened by the loss of my son, Mr Vijayan.

02:55 I am deeply saddened by the loss of my son, Mr Vijayan.

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