Baba Siddique had a close relationship with the late actor-turned-politician Sunil Dutt, who was a Member of Parliament from Mumbai-North West constituency
Over time, their relationship grew stronger as Siddique became more actively involved with Dutt's cinematic productions and charity efforts
Because of his relationship with Dutt, Siddique was able to become a legislator from Bandra West in 1999, a seat he held for three consecutive terms
Even after Sunil Dutt's death in 2005, Siddique continued his close ties with Sanjay Dutt and his sister, Priya Dutt
In the same way that he was mentored by Sunil Dutt, Baba Siddique also influenced the political career of Priya, Sunil Dutt's daughter
The Siddique and Dutt families were frequently spotted together at Iftar celebrations and family get-togethers
Sanjay Dutt was one of the first people to arrive at Lilavati Hospital after learning about Baba Siddique's untimely demise. Priya Dutt, a congresswoman, too shared her sorrow on social media
Their children also share a close-knit relationship with one another
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