| Name(s) |
Maqbool Fida (M.F.)
HUSAIN |
| Date of
Birth |
September 17, 1915 |
| Date of
Death |
June 09, 2011 |
|
Identity |
Indian painter and Film Director |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- His narrative paintings were caustic and funny as well
as serious and sombre.
- One of the most celebrated and internationally
recognized Indian artists of the 20th century.
- He also received recognition as a printmaker,
photographer, and filmmaker.
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Other |
- In February 2006, Husain was charged with "hurting
sentiments of people" because of his nude portraits of Hindu
gods and goddesses.
- Some of his other works also depicted great insult
to Bharat Mata (Mother India).
- Hundreds of lawsuits in connection with Husain's
allegedly obscene art were outstanding as of 2007.
- Instead of respecting and facing the law of the
land, he chose to live in self-imposed exile from 2006 until
his death.
- India made him a Hero from Zero and he ditched India and
insulted Indian Gods and culture.
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