Indian director Siddique passes away following heart attack

Renowned Indian director Siddique passed away on Tuesday, August 8, according to media reports.

The filmmaker was admitted to a hospital after suffering from a heart attack on Monday. He had been undergoing treatment for liver disease and pneumonia.

The 69-year-old directed movies in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. His Bollywood movie Bodyguard, starring Salman Khan, was a superhit across India.

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