Siddique (സിദ്ദിഖ്)
Siddique at AMMA meeting in Kochi
Born	1964 (age 47–48) Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Siddique (സിദ്ദിഖ്) is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.

Career[link]

Early career[link]

Siddique started his career in the late 1980s with minor roles. His major break came in 1990 when along with Mukesh, Jagadeesh, and Asokan he was cast as one of the heroes in In Harihar Nagar. The movie, directed by Siddique (director) and Lal, went on to become a huge success, starting a streak of similar low-budget comedy movies. Siddique became an essential part of such movies along with Mukesh and Jagadeesh. Films in the genre included Manthrikacheppu (1992), Simhavalan Menon, Kasargode Khadarbhai (1992), Thiruthalvadi (1992), Mughamudra (1992), Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992), Mookkillarajyathu (1991), Mimics Parade, Grihapravesam, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Kavadiyattam, KaattilethadiTheverude Aana, Marupuram, VaarafalamMughachithram and Kinnaripuzhayoram. He was cast opposite leading heroines of the time like Parvathy, Shobana, Sunitha, Mathu, and Suchithra. His performance in Godfather by Siddique-Lal was appreciated by Malayalam movie viewers. Siddique also did action roles in some films. In Ayalathe Adheham, he played the role of a villain. In Ekalavyan he played the role of Sarath, a young police officer, supporting Suresh Gopi.

His talent lies in same straight line with how an actor should be in Malayalam - learning from his experience and mistakes. His career curve shows a good inclination towards research and accommodation of variety roles - comedy, villain, character roles and so on..

He is one among the artists who rose from junior artist level to a main actor with his talent and hard work.

1990s[link]

The mid-1990s did not go well for Siddique as a number of personal problems affected his career. He made a comeback in the late 1990s with supporting roles in Asuravamsam with Manoj K. Jayan, and in Lelam and Crime File (both with Suresh Gopi). These films ensured his return to the mainstream. In Sathyameva Jayathe, he played a cold-blooded villain opposite Suresh Gopi. Following the success of this film, Siddique was offered a number of opportunities to play villains.

During this period, he also acted in television serials. His role in Sthree with Vinaya Prasad was a huge hit among Malayalam television audiences. He also anchored a musical programme called Sallapam in Doordarshan. Siddique has also anchored other musical programmes including Sangeetha Samagamam in Amrita TV and Symphony in Kairali TV, in the 2000s.

2000s[link]

Siddique in 2008

In 2002 he produced Nandanam, directed by Ranjith. The movie featured young actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Navya Nair. Siddique appeared in a small but completely different role in the film. This was a box-office hit despite the absence of major stars.

Siddique started appearing in a number of different looks in his later films. This can be seen in films such as Chota Mumbai, Hallo, Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri, Udayon, Vellinakshatram, The Tiger, and Alibhai.

He encouraged director Lal to create the sequel to In Harihar Nagar. The movie 2 Harihar Nagar was released in 2009 with the middle-aged actors Jagadeesh, Mukesh, and Asokan coming together. Again in 2010 he appeared the series' third part, named In Ghost House Inn.

In April 2011, Siddique launched Kerala's first family magazine Family Facebook. Siddique is the editor of the monthly magazine that is rich with stories of the players in the Malayalam film industry – actors, directors, playback singers and others.^[1]

Awards[link]

• 2003: Asianet Best Film Award - Nandhanam
• 2003: Film Critics' Award for Second Best Actor
• 2004: Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor (Sasneham Sumitra, Choonda)
• 2005: Kerala State Award for Best Telefilm Actor^[2]
• 2006: Asianet Award for Best Actor in a Villain Role - Bada Dhosth, Prajapathi
• 2006: Asianet Film Award for Best Villain (Bada Dhosth, Prajapathi)
• 2008: Amrita Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri, Alibhai, Paradesi)
• 2008: Asianet Award for Best Actor in a Villain Role - Madambi
• 2008: Kairali World Malayalee Council Malayalam Film Award for Best Villain (Twenty:20, Madambi)
• 2009: Asiavision Annual Television Award Dubai for Best Musical Programme Presenter (Sangeetha Sangamam, Amritha TV)
• 2009: Mathrubhumi-Amrita Film Award for Best Negative Role

Filmography[link]

• Grandmaster (2012)
• Asuravithu (2012)
• Veeraputhran (2011)
• Seniors (2011) ..... Unnithan
• Makeup Man (2011) ..... Director Sidharth
• AUGUST 15 (2011)
• Pranchiyettan and the Saint (2010) ..... Dr. Jose
• Nayakan (2010) ..... Shankar Das alias J.S. / Ram Das
• Alexander the Great (2010)
• Pokkiri Raja (2010) ..... City Police Commissioner Rajendra Babu
• Pramani (2010) ..... Somasekara Panicker
• April Fool (2010).... Music Director Rajesh
• In Ghost House Inn (2010) ..... Govindan Kutty
• Yugapurushan (2010) ..... Dr. Palpu
• Ivar Vivahitharayal (2009) ..... Adv. Ananthan Menon
• 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) ..... Govindan Kutty
• Red Chillies (2008) ..... Vyasan
• Twenty:20 (2008) ..... Madhavan
• Kurukshetra (2008)
• Innathe Chinthavishayam (2008)
• Madambi (2008) ..... Sreedharan
• Annan Thampi (2008)
• Hallo (2007) ..... Mahesh Bhai
• July 4 (2007) ..... Ramachandran
• Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (2007) ..... Usthad Ghulam Musafir (G. M.)
• Time (2007) ..... Alexander Mekkadan I.P.S
• Chotta Mumbai (2007) ..... 'Mullan' Chandrappan
• Anjil Oral Arjunan (2007) ..... Vijayan
• Baba Kalyani (2006) ..... Tamil Nadu DIG Reghupathi
• Smart City (2006)
• Ananthabhadram
• Bada Dosth (2006) ..... Geevarghese
• Tanthra (2006) ..... Suryadharman
• Prajapathi (2006) ..... Giri
• Balram Vs Tharadas ..... Advocate
• Rasathanthram (2006) ..... Ramachandran

• The Tiger (2005) ..... John Varghese
• Naran (2005) ..... Gopinathan Nambiar
• Udayon (2005) ..... Mammali
• Ben Johnson (2005)
• Thaskaraveeran (2005) ..... Thommi
• Hridayathil Sookshikkan (2005)

• Greetings (2004) ..... Rangaswami Iyengar
• Natturajavu (2004) ..... Pathiriveettil Sunny
• Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004)
• Kanninum Kannadikkum (2004) ..... Harikrishnan
• Vellinakshatram (2004) ..... Manavenda Varma/Mahendran
• Udayam (2004) ..... Vishwanathan
• Sasneham Sumithra (2004)
• Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)
• Agninakshathram (2004) ..... Chudalan

• Manassinakkare (2003) ..... Tony
• Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003)
• War & Love (2003) ..... Capt. Kabeer
• Choonda (2003) ..... Panjikadan
• Ivar (2003) ..... Jacob Mathew
• Mizhi Randilum (2003) ..... Menon

• Nandanam (2002) ..... Balan
• Kannaki (1999) .

• Raavanaprabhu (2001) ..... Inspector Sreenivasan

• Velyettan (2000) .....
• Satymevajaythe (2000) ..... Thevakattu Paulachen
• Aravennangalude veedu (2000) .....

• Vazhunnor (1999) ..... Thevakattu Paulachen
• Kannezhuthi pottu thottu (1999) .
• Veendum Chila Veetu Karyangal (1999) .
• Crime File (1999) .....
• Ustad' (1999) .....

• Kanmadam' (1998) .....

• Lelam (1997) ..... Hussain
• Superman (1997) ..... Hussain
• Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997) .....
• Asuravamsam (1997) ..... Dosth Vishwan

• Highjack(1995)

• Bhismacharya (1994)
• Gandeevam (1994)
• kinnaripuzhayoram (1994)
• Malapuram haji mahanaya joji (1994)
• Bhismacharya (1994)
• Pavam I.A.Ivan (1994)
• Pradakshinam (1994)
• Varanamalyam (1994)
• Simhavalan Menon(1994)

• Gandhari (1993)
• Kavadiyattam (1993)
• Valsalyam (1993)
• Janam (1993)
• Arthana (1993)
• Tharavadu (1993)
• Uppukandom Brothers (1993)
• Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992)
• Ekalavyan (1993)
• Kalipattam (1993)
• Sthalathe Pradana Payyans (1993)
• Nandini oppol (1993)
• Porutham (1993)
• Pravachakan (1993)
• Adheham Enna Edheham (1993)
• Journalist (1993)
• Aganeyam (1993)
• Koushalam (1993)

• Ayalathe Adheham (1992)
• Cheppadividhya (1992)
• Aparatha (1992)
• Manthrikacheppu (1992)
• Soorya Manasam (1992)
• Pandu Pandaru Rajakumari (1992)
• Poochakaru Manikkettum (1992)
• Priyapetta Kukku (1992)
• Congardutaion Miss Anitha menon (1992)
• Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992) ..... Sabu
• Thiruthalvadi (1992)
• Oru Kochu Bhumikulukum (1992)
• Ezharaponnanna (1992)
• Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992)
• Mughamudra (1992)
• Enthe Ponnu thampuran (1992)
• Nagarathil Samsaravishayam (1992)
• Kallan Kappalil Thanne (1992)
• Mr & Mrs (1992)
• Welcome to Kodaikanal (1992)
• Ooty Pattanam (1992)

• Mookkilla Rajyathu (1991)
• Sandesham (1991)
• Chanjattam (1991)
• Ezhunallathu (1991)
• Kadinjool kalyanam (1991)
• P.O.Box-27 (1991)
• Mimics Parade .(1991).... Sabu
• Godfather (1991) ..... Anappara Veerabhadran
• Mukhachitram (1991)
• GeorgeKutty C/O Georgekutty (1991)
• Ganamela (1991)
• Irikku M.D Akkathundu (1991)
• Innathe Programme (1991)

• In Harihar Nagar (1990) ..... Govindan Kutty
• Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran (1990) .....
• Nanma Nirajavan sreenivasan (1990) .....
• Gajakesariyogam (1990) .....
• Kouthuka varthkal (1990) .....
• Varthmanakalam (1990) .....
• No-20 Madras Mail (1990) .....
• Purapaad (1990) .....

• Nagaraglil chennu Rapparkkam (1989)
• Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989) ..... Antappan
• Pradeshika Varthakal
• Kaalalppada(1989)
• Carnival(1989)
• Aaram Wardil Abyandra kalabam(1989)
• Thadavarayile Rajakkanmar(1989)
• Nairsaab(1989)
• New year(1989)

• Dinaratragal (1988)
• Witness (1988)
• Janmandram (1988)
• Vazhiyorakazhchakal (1987)
• New Delhi (1987)
• Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987)
• Aa Neram Alpam Dooram (1985)First Movie

Producer[link]

• Bada Dosth (2006)
• Nandanam (2002)

External links[link]

• Siddique: Filmography by year
• An interview with Siddique (in Malayalam)
• Siddique's movies in Malayalam Movies

References[link]

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Hindi: नवाज़ुद्दीन सिद्दीक़ी, Urdu: نواز اُلدین صِدٌیقی, also known as Nowaz) is an Indian actor who has appeared in some of Bollywood's major films including, Black Friday, New York, Peepli Live, and Kahani. He will be appearing in Aamir Khan's 2012 release, Talaash (2012 film). Siddiqui is a graduate of The National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, India. He worked in theatre for many years before moving to films.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Selected filmography[link]

Notes[link]

External links[link]

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui at Bollywood Hungama
• Nawazuddin Siddiqui at the Internet Movie Database

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Niharika Singh is the winner of Femina Miss India Earth 2005. She hails from Dehradun, Uttarakhand. She also won the subtitles of Miss Beautiful Hair and Miss Photogenic and went on to represent India at the Miss Earth pageant in Manilla, Phillipines. She has endorsed various Products, featured in various TV commercials and music videos. She will make her acting debut with Ashim Ahluwalia's 'Miss Lovely opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui after which she will be seen in John Matthew Mathan's 'A new love ishtory' and a kannada film titled 'Private number' directed by Anand Kumar. She is also writing a memoir.

References[link]

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Dr. Abid Hussain is an Indian Economist and Diplomat. He is married to Trilok Karki, author of "Sino-Indian Conflict and International Politics in the Indian Sub-Continent", (1977) and has three children. His brother is the actor and mime artist Irshad Panjatan. Dr. Hussain grew up in his hometown Hyderabad, in Andhra Pradesh.

He served as India's Ambassador to the United States of America from 1990 to 1992. He also served as Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Heavy Industry as a member of the Indian Administrative Service(IAS). He was a Member of India’s Planning Commission from 1985 to 1990.

Dr. Hussain was honoured in 1988 with the Padma Bhushan (awarded to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation) and has been at the forefront of India's economic and trade reforms since the 1980s. He chaired six important committees set up by the Government of India covering Trade Policy Reforms; Project Exports; CSIR Review Committee for Development of Science and Technology; Textile Policy of the Government of India; Development of Capital Market; and Small Scale Industry. Of these, the Abid Hussain Committee Report on Trade Policy Reform and the Abid Hussain Committee Report on Small Scale Industries have been regarded as milestones in India’s economic reforms.

Dr. Abid Hussain is currently Chancellor of English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad; Chancellor of ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, member on the Board of Trustees, of India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (Ministry of External Affairs), member of International Panel on Democracy & Development of UNESCO; Prof Emeritus at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade; Prof. Emeritus at the Foreign Service Institute of Ministry of External Affairs; Chairman of Ghalib Academy and Vice President of Rumi Foundation.

He is currently President of Katha, Chairman of Research Council of National Institute of Science, Technology & Development Studies (CSIR); India-China Economic & Cultural Council; Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, NOIDA Kendra, Member of Board of Trustees of Observer Research Foundation, Member of the Board of Governors Himigri Nabh University, Dehra Dun and several other cultural organizations. He is a member of the Nehru Memorial Fund; Population Foundation of India; Foundation for Academic Excellence & Access; Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad; Shankar Lall Murli Dhar Memorial Society; and the Governing Council of Ranbaxy Science Foundation. He is President of Lovraj Memorial Trust.

He is a member of Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco and BP Koirala Foundation (Nepal).

Dr Hussain was for nine years Special Rapporteur to UN on Freedom of Opinion and Expression. He was a member of the Constitution Review Commission set up by Government of India. He was a member of the Prasar Bharati Board till April 2001. Till recently Dr. Hussain was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, New York. He is now the member of the Asia Society, New York.

During his long standing career he was U.N Adviser on Turkey on Community Development for two years and also Chief of Industrial, Technology, Human Settlements and Environment in the UN Regional Commission of ESCAP, Bangkok for seven years. He has also been Vice Chairman of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Chancellor of Central University, Hyderabad and Trustee of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts Trust. Dr. Hussain presides over several national and international conferences and contributes papers on contemporary issues.

He remains an active member of civil society and has contributed to contemporary debates on a wide range of issues including globalization, Internet censorship, gender issues, freedom of expression, and cultural relativism.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

References and notes[link]

External links[link]

• Breaking all barriers at The Hindu

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Abubakar Siddique, (1936) is a modern Bangladeshi novelist.

Works[link]

Novels[link]

• Jalarakshas (The Water Demon, 1985)
• Kharadaha (Flame of Drought, 1987)
• Barudpora Prohor (Gun-Powder Time, 1966)
• Ekatturer Hridobhasma (The Heart Ash of 1971, 1997)

Awards[link]

• Bangla Academy Award (1988)
• Bangladesh Kathashilpi Sangsad Prize
• Bangabhasha Sanskriti Prasar Samity Award (Kolkata)
• Khulna Sahitya Parishad Award
• Bagerhat Foundation Award
• Rishij Medal
• Bangladesh Lekhika Sangha Gold Medal.

External links[link]

• Bangladeshi Novels

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