Siddiqui Ismail Dies at 69; Dulquer Salmaan Pays Condolences on the Demise of Malayalam Filmmaker
His funeral will take place in Kochi on Wednesday. Besides Malayalam, Siddique also director Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. He directed Salman Khan's Bodyguard, which also had Kareena Kapoor.
Malayalam filmmaker Siddique is no more. He breathed his last on Tuesday. After learning about the unfortunate news, members from the film industry took to social media and paid their heartfelt condolences. Dulquer Salmaan posted, “The gentlest soul. The kindest human. A gifted writer/director. The most incredible humor hiding behind his soft demeanour. He gave us some of the most iconic films. Part of our pop culture and referred to in our everyday conversations. This is an immeasurable loss. Prayers and strength to Siddique Sirs family and loved ones.” Siddique Dies at 69 of Cardiac Arrest, Malayalam Director Was Known For Directing Blockbusters Like Godfather, In Harihar Nagar and Bodyguard.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also reacted to Siddique’s demise.
In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said that the loss due to Siddique's demise is irreparable to the Malayalam film industry and all Malayalis. Siddique was under treatment for various ailments for quite some time. His condition worsened following a cardiac arrest the other day. Siddique Passes Away at 69: Malayalam Filmmaker Who Directed Mohanlal, Mammootty, Salman Khan and Thalapathy Vijay, and Entertained Audiences for Years is No More.
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His funeral will take place in Kochi on Wednesday. Besides Malayalam, Siddique also director Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. He directed Salman Khan's Bodyguard, which also had Kareena Kapoor.