Maqbool Fida Husain was a modern Indian painter of international acclaim.
Also known as Picasso of India by Forber Magazine.
Born: Sep 17 1915
Died: Jun 09 2011
MF Hussain started his painting career as a painter of cinema hoardings.
Besides painting, Hussain has also made a film 'Through the Eyes of a Painter' in 1967 which went on to win the Golden Bear Award in Berlin Film Festival. He has made several short films since then. On account of his immense contribution to Indian art, the Government of India honoured him with the Padmashree in 1966, Padma Bhushan Award in 1973 and the Padma Vibhushan award in 1989, all prestigious civilian awards. He was nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, the Rajya Sabha in 1987; and during his six year term he produced the Sansad Portfolio.
M.F. Husain’s ‘Sprinkling Horses’ Sells for Over $1 Million
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