Siddiq Barmak is an Afghan director best known for his film Osama, which won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 2004. He was born on September 7, 1962, in Afghanistan, and his zodiac sign is Virgo. Barmak began his career as a director of documentaries and television shows in Afghanistan. He directed his first feature film, Osama, in 2003. The film was shot in Afghanistan during the Taliban regime and tells the story of a young girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to work and support her family. Barmak’s film was praised for its realistic portrayal of life under the Taliban regime.