Siddique was born on October 1, 1962, in Kochi, Kerala. He is a prominent Indian actor and producer primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He is recognized for his versatility, having portrayed a wide range of roles from comedic characters to serious villains across more than 350 films.
Siddique Age
As of 2024, he is 62 years old.
Siddique Biography
| Full Name | Siddique Lal |
| Date of Birth | 1 October 1962 |
| Birth Place | Kochi, Kerala |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches(1.73 m) |
| Weight | Not known |
| Education | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Kalamassery Government Polytechnic |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media |
Siddique Family
Siddique is the youngest child of K. Mamathu and Biwi. He has an elder brother, Abdul Majeed, who is also an actor, and a sister named Arifa.
Siddique Wife
Siddique’s first wife died by a suicide. He then re-married to Seena.
Siddique Children
Siddique has 3 children: 2 sons and one daughter. His eldest son, Rasheen Siddique pased away in June 2024 due to respiratory complications. His second son Shaheen Siddique: is also an actor, and is married to Dr. Amrutha. Recently the couple welcomed a baby girl named Dua Shaheen. Farheen Siddique, his only daughter, doesn’t have much public information related to her.
| See also: Mohsin Akhtar Mir Biography |
Siddique Early Life & Career
After doing a Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Kalamassery Government Polytechnic, he started working as an electrical engineer with the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). Later he moved to Saudi Arabia for three years to work there. However, his passion for acting led him back to India.
Siddique’s acting career took off in the late 1980s when he made his film debut with Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985). His major breakthrough came in 1990 with the comedy film In Harihar Nagar. Following this success, he starred in numerous hit films throughout the 1990s, including Godfather, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Mimics Parade, and Kasargode Khadarbhai.
Some of his notable movies include:
- Thankamani (2023)
- Sasiyum Sakunthalayum (2023)
- Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)
- Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016)
- Odiyan (2018)
- Drishyam (2013)
Siddique Net Worth
As of 2024, his estimated net worth is 160 crores.
Siddique Rape Case
A young actress has accused actor Siddique of raping her in 2016 at a hotel in Thiruvananthapuram. The case was registered based on a complaint by the actress after the release of the Justice K Hema Committee Report. The complainant alleged that Siddique invited her to the hotel room in the name of discussing a movie script, and then assaulted her.
Siddique has been charged under Sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following the formal complaint lodged.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case has gathered substantial evidence including the hotel register, WhatsApp communication that supports the complainant’s allegations.
Siddique’s response
has claimed that the allegations are part of a prolonged campaign of harassment against him and has denied any wrongdoing. He filed for an anticipatory bail in Kerala High Court, but was denied. The court said that prima facie evidence makes his custodial interrogation necessary. Following the court decision, Siddique reportedly is missing, with police issuing a lookout notice to prevent him from fleeing.
Siddique Awards
Major Awards he won are:
Kerala State Film Awards
- 2003: Second Best Actor
- 2017: Best Supporting Actor
Asianet Film Awards
- 2013: Best Supporting Actor for Drishyam.
- 2014: Best Supporting Actor.
- 2019: Winner for Hey Jude.
- 2020: Winner for Uyare.
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
- 2016: Best Supporting Actor for Pathemari.
FAQs
His first wife name is not known.
Siddique has 2 sons: Rasheen and Shaheen from his wife. Rasheen, his specially-abled son, passed away recently because of respiratory issues.
He did a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Kalamassery Government Polytechnic.
Seena