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M.F. Hussain (1915–2011)

Writer | Director | Art Department

Trivia:

Fled India in 2006 after his painting "Bharatmata", depicting Mother India as a nude woman, earned him death threats from Hindu extremists. See more trivia »

Born:

Maqbool Fida Hussain
in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, British India

Died:

(age 95) in London, England, UK
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2012 Pehla Sitara (additional dialogue)
 
2004 Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (dialogue / story)
 
2000 Gaja Gamini (written by)
 
1967 Through the Eyes of a Painter (short)
 
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2000 Gaja Gamini (installation designer - as M.F. Husain)
 
1991 Henna (paintings: a tribute to Raj Kapoor, depicting "Henna" in line and color)
 
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2000 Gaja Gamini
Painter (Introduction) (uncredited)
 
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2008 Halla Bol (acknowledgment)
 
2003 Tehzeeb (thank you for being there... always - as M.F. Husain)
 
2000 Fiza (thanks - as M.F. Husain)
 
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1997 Mohabbat
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Personal Quote:

Nothing is stopping me [from returning to India]; I can return tomorrow. But please know I remain an Indian painter whether I am painting in Paris, London, New York, or Qatar. (on his self-imposed exile) See more »

Trivia:

Fled India in 2006 after his painting "Bharatmata", depicting Mother India as a nude woman, earned him death threats from Hindu extremists. See more »

Trademark:

Uncombed mane of hair; usually went barefoot See more »

Nickname:

The Picasso of India See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo