Malayalam filmmaker Siddique Ismail, who also directed Salman Khan’s Bodyguard, passed away on 8 August 2023.
The 63-year-old director reportedly had a heart attack on August 7 at a Kochi hospital. He was on ventilator support, also suffering from liver problems and pneumonia.
“He developed multi-organ dysfunction with clinical deterioration and was declared dead on August 8 at 9.10 pm,” a hospital source revealed.
The late Siddique’s funeral took place at Ernakulam Central Juma Masjid at 6 pm on Wednesday. For the unversed, the filmmaker is survived by his wife Sajitha and daughters Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon.
May his soul rest in peace! Kareena Kapoor posted an Instagram story in his memory saying – “Will always remember you like this, with a smile. You will be missed Siddique Sir.”