Who is Siddique, the Malayalam actor accused of rape?

Author: Desimartini Editorial Team

Veteran Malayalam actor Siddique is in the middle of a storm after old allegations of sexual assault resurfaced in the wake of the Hema Committee report.

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Siddique resigned as the General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) following allegations made against him by an actress.

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Siddique has acted in more than 350 movies. While the majority of his work lies in the Malayalam film industry, he has also acted in Tamil and Telugu movies.

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Siddique made his acting debut in Malayalam cinema by playing minor supporting roles in the late 1980s.

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Siddique got his first big break as an actor with the 1990 movie In Harihar Nagar, instantly emerging as one of the most sought-after actors in Malayalam cinema.

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Siddique has showcased his versatility by playing a variety of roles, including comedic and villainous characters.

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Siddique has shared screen space with all the leading superstars of Malayalam cinema, including Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Prithviraj, among others.

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