M. F. Husain Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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M. F. Husain (Husain)

Last Updated: 14 Oct, 2023 | Views: 818

Age: 95

Profession: Painter

Other Profession(s): Writer, Actor, Photographer, Film Director

Famous For: One Of India's Most Eminent Artists

Higher Education: Sir J. J. School of Art

M. F. Husain Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
17 Sep, 1915 (95 Years 08 Months 23 Days)
Birth Country
India
Birth State/Province
Maharashtra
Birth District
Solapur
Birth Place
Pandharpur
Birth Sign
Virgo
Religion
Islam
Nationalities
Indian
Died on
09 Jun, 2011
Cause of Death
Heart Attack

M. F. Husain Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Maqbool Fida Husain, or M.F. Hussain, was an Indian painter. He achieved his fame through his expressive and vibrant colorful art style. The way he painted was like no one else and for that he became one of the most popular artists in India during the 20th century. Back in the day he was one of the founders of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group. Modern India is often associated with this group as they were on a mission to change their country’s art scene. Following suit from Picasso himself, they blended it with cubism to make something unique. His start with them allowed him to create narratives through paint that could be dark and gloomy but also caustic and humorous at times..

Career:

In 1930: Husain began his career painting billboards for the Bollywood film industry.

In 1934: He made his first roadside painting sale for ten rupees.

In 1971: Husain was invited as a special guest to the São Paulo Biennial, Brazil, with Pablo Picasso.

In 2008: He became the highest-paid painter in India when his highest-selling painting was sold at a Christie's auction for $1.6 million.

In 2010: Husain was named one of the 500 most influential Muslims by Jordan's Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.

Achievements and Awards:

•    In 1955: Husain was awarded the Padma Shri, the Republic of India's fourth-highest civil honor.

•    In 1973: He was honored with the Republic of India's third-highest civil honor, Padma Bhushan.

•    In 1991: Husain was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Republic of India's second-highest civil honor.

Unknown Facts:

•    During his diploma course at the Indore School of Art, he met N.S. Bendre, his first painting teacher. He left the course in the middle to relocate to Bombay.

•    A canvas of Husain's sold for up to $2 million at Christie's auctions, making him the highest-paid artist in India.

M. F. Husain Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
White

M. F. Husain Family, Wife

Father's Name
Fida Husain
Mother's Name
Zunaib Husain
Spouse
Fazila Bibi
Sister(s)
Zubeida S. Ali
Son(s)
Shamshad Hussain, Owais Husain,Shafaat Husain, Mustafa Husain
Daughter(s)
Raisa Husain, Aqueela Husain
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