Siraj (director)

Siraj (1952 – 24 July 2017) was an Indian film director, who worked in Tamil cinema.

Siraj
Born1952
Died24 July 2017 (age 65)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter
Years active1989–1999

Career

Throughout his career, he remained a close acquaintance to actor Ramarajan.[1] In 1999, Siraj worked on the multi-starrer film Suyamvaram (1999), also being responsible for the film's screenplay.[2]

In 2014, Siraj was working on a film titled Minnal and cast NRI actress Angana Adya in dual lead roles, giving her an extra character after being impressed with her performance. The film's lead actors were to be played by debutants Abhinay and Aathava, who developed an eight-pack for the film.[3][4] The film was supposed to have a theatrical release in October 2014, but eventually was shelved.[5]

Filmography
YearTitleNotes
1989Enne Petha Raasa
1990Thangathin Thangam
1991Oorellam Un Paattu
1994En Rajangam
1999Suyamvaram

Death

Siraj died on 24 July 2017 at the age of 65 in Chennai after being admitted to hospital complaining of chest pains.[6][7]

References
  1. "Senior director Siraaj passes away - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  2. "Tamil film director Siraaj". www.eenaduindia.com. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  3. Raghavan, Nikhil (22 July 2013). "Shotcuts: Love and laughter". Retrieved 29 January 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. "8-Pack Aadhavan". Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  5. edkarthick. "Angana Adya impresses director Siraaj". entertainment.chennaipatrika.com. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  6. "Director Siraj Dead". 25 July 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  7. "Director Siraj passed away in Chennai on 24th July". 25 July 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
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