The Kerala High Court has rejected Malayalam actor Siddique's anticipatory bail plea in a rape case filed against him by a female actor. The court has also issued a lookout notice for Siddique to prevent him from leaving the country. The survivor has expressed satisfaction with the court's decision but has also criticized the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for leaking information to the media. Meanwhile, Siddique's advocate plans to appeal to the Supreme Court after receiving the verdict's copy.
The Malayalam film industry is once again under fire as popular actor Nivin Pauly faces allegations of sexual assault. The complaint, filed by a woman from Neriamangalam, echoes the growing number of accusations following the release of the Justice Hema Committee report on systemic abuse. As the industry faces increased scrutiny, we also look at the case of Malayalam actor Siddique, who stepped down as General Secretary of AMMA after similar allegations were made against him.
Amid the growing #MeToo movement in the Malayalam film industry, actor Siddique has filed a complaint against actress Revathi Sampath, who accused him of sexual assault. The actor has denied the allegations and claims that there is an ulterior motive behind the accusations. This incident adds to the increasing calls for action against the guilty as the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual harassment in the industry is released.
Senior Malayalam actor Siddique is facing serious sexual assault allegations from junior artist Revathy Sampath and has resigned from his post as the general secretary of AMMA. The association is scheduled to hold an executive meeting to address the matter, with all eyes on their stance on the allegations. Other actors and committee members have also demanded action against Siddique, with many citing it as a necessary step in light of the recent Hema Committee report that revealed widespread crimes against women in the Malayalam film industry.
Revathy Sampath, a South Indian film actress, has come forward to publicly accuse Siddique, a prominent actor in the Malayalam film industry, of sexual misconduct. In an interview, she revealed how her encounter with him was planned and gradually became aggressive and frightening for her. She also described the difficulties she faced while seeking help and how she is still afraid for her career. This controversy highlights the ongoing struggles in the Malayalam film industry, which has already been affected by the controversial Justice Hema Committee report.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan attended Baba Siddique's star-studded Iftaar party in a black and white sherwani. The actor, who is a regular at these parties, was greeted by Siddique near the entrance and posed for the shutterbugs. Other celebrities spotted at the event included Siddhant Chaturvedi, Hina Khan, Aly Goni, and more. Salman Khan also announced his upcoming film with director AR Murugadoss, set to release on Eid 2025.
In a major blow to the Congress party ahead of the Lok Sabha election, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has announced his resignation from the primary membership of the party. He will be joining the Ajit Pawar-led NCP on February 10. Siddique cited pressure from the BJP-led government as the reason for his departure, which has been criticized by Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad. Siddique's son, Zeeshan Siddique, is also expected to follow his father's footsteps and join the NCP before the next Maharashtra assembly elections in 2024.
Amid speculation that Baba Siddique and his son Zeeshan Siddique may leave the Congress to join the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, the former three-time MLA insists that he is currently with the Congress. Milind Deora's recent move to join the Shiv Sena has already dealt a blow to the Congress in Mumbai, and if the Siddique father-son duo also leaves, it would be a major setback for the party. Baba Siddique, who has a long history in Mumbai politics, recently met with Ajit Pawar but claims he is committed to staying with the Congress.
In this 75th film of Venkatesh, the veteran actor portrays a character that requires him to show aggression and play a former member of a drug cartel. As he works to save his daughter, who has a rare disease, and eliminate the current cartel leader, Nawazuddin Siddique, things get complicated. Although the film has its moments, it falls short of being truly memorable.