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Aug 9, 2023 · Siddique and Lal encountered their fair share of obstacles while establishing their partnership. Lal recalled that during the making of their film 'Godfather,' they faced scepticism due to the decision to commence shooting on a Sunday, which was considered an inauspicious day.
He, and Siddique, later formed a filmmaking duo named ‘Siddique-Lal.’ At the beginning of their career, the duo ‘Siddiqui-Lal’ avoided making films on superstar formula and decided not to cast Mohanlal and Mammootty in their films; however, the partners later changed their decision for their fourth venture, the Malayalam film ‘Vietnam Colony’ (1992) by casting Mohanlal in the lead role.
Aug 10, 2023 · Even though Malayalam filmmaker Siddique, who passed away on August 8, is remembered along with his partner Lal for the films they wrote and directed, the two of them had begun by writing stories ...
Aug 9, 2023 · When Siddique and Lal reached Kalabhavan for the first time, they carried a 200-page notebook with scripts for their mimicry programmes. Kalabhavan Ansar, who was already a part of the troupe, initially did not like the idea. However, Siddique and Lal were firm and wrote detailed scripts with the headings in red ink.
Aug 8, 2023 · 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.
Aug 9, 2023 · When I got down the stairs of Amrita Hospital, I felt like one part of me had died. One-half of Siddique-Lal was dead. I visited Siddique a month ago. My mind went blank as I had never seen Siddique in that form before. I have never seen him with a grey beard. He had an oxygen mask, and his lips were bruised. I felt faint.
Aug 9, 2023 · The later years. After a gap of 22 years, Siddique once again joined hands with his longtime collaborator Lal in 2016—this time co-writing the screenplay for King Liar—directed by Lal ...
