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My Take
M. F. Husain is, to me, one of the towering creative figures of modern India, a painter who bent Cubism to tell distinctly Indian stories with a confidence few ever match. As a founder of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group who also made films and entered politics, his curiosity was simply boundless, and the Padma Bhushan recognition only confirmed his stature. What I respect most is that he genuinely wrestled with expression, even when it stirred controversy. Artists who refuse to play it safe leave the deepest marks, and Husain's restless, lifelong engagement with art earns my lasting admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- M. F. Husain
- Name (Japanese)
- M. F. フセイン
- Reading
- M. F. ふせいん
- Born
- September 17, 1915 – June 9, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Pandharpur, Solapur district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- painter / film director / politician / artist / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Padma Bhushan
- 2011 Index Award
- Padma Shri in arts
- Padma Vibhushan
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.mfhussain.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.%20F.%20Husain
Frequently asked questions
When was M. F. Husain born?
September 17, 1915 – June 9, 2011.
Where is M. F. Husain from?
M. F. Husain is from Pandharpur, Solapur district, India.
What does M. F. Husain do?
M. F. Husain works as painter, film director, politician, artist, screenwriter.
What is M. F. Husain known for?
Notable works include Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.