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M. F. Husain
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This article concerns M.F. Husain, the Indian artist. For the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, see Husayn bin Ali. For the late king of Jordan, see Hussein of Jordan.
| M.F. Husain | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Maqbool Fida Husain |
| Born | 17 September 1915 Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Qatar[1] |
| Field | Painting, Drawing |
| Training | Sir J. J. School of Art |
| Website | http://www.mfhussain.com/ |
Maqbool Fida Husain, (born September 17, 1915, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India) popularly known as M F Husain, is an artist of Indian origin, and has produced a large collection of works over a career spanning seven decades.
According to Forbes magazine, he has been called the "Picasso of India".[2] After a long, successful career his work suddenly became controversial in 1996, when he was 81 years old, following the publication of an article about nude images of Hindu deities painted in the 1970s.[3][4] Following death threats and legal actions, Husain ran away. There were 1,250 cases pending against him all over India.But all were squashed aside and only 3 of them are remaining.[5] In January, 2010 he was offered citizenship of Qatar,[6] which he accepted, thus relinquishing his indian citizenship (As the constituion of India does not allow dual citizenship). With this development, Husain may not face trial for his alleged crimes in India.
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