M. F. Hussain

HYDERABAD: A valuable painting of painter M F Hussain was stolen from the city where it was on display at the recently-held Asian Social Forum (ASF) meet. Titled 'Time' and inspired by Javed Akhtar's poem, the painting, valued at Rs 70 lakh, disappeared from Nizam College Grounds here on the night of January 6 but was conveyed to the master painter only last night.

Artists' fraternity in the state paid homage to M F Hussain. A condolence meeting was organized at residence of painter Dinesh Singh in Morhabadi where artistes like Amitabh Mukherjee, Ramanuj Shekhar and Vinod Ranjan congregated to pay tribute to the 95-year-old painter.

Move over Madhuri, Sushmita – Tabu is the new woman in M F Hussain's life. Well, at least as far as filmmaking goes.

A local court issued summons to noted painter M F Hussain for allegedly playing up with the religious sentiments of the people.

A Muslim has filed a complaint against noted painter M F Hussain for drawing and exhibiting nude paintings of Hindu goddesses.

The artist has watched Band Baaja Baraat eight times and could watch it once more. He wishes to meet the actress personally and make a painting of hers as well.

The mood was somber. The grief was palpable.

Vidya Balan has not agreed to expose for a painting for acclaimed artist M.F. Hussain, says a close friend of the actress.

Screening of the documentary made by M F Hussain, titled 'Through the eyes of a painter', at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) has run into a controversy after Hindu right wing groups on Saturday demanded cancellation its screening.

A petitioner wants action to be taken against the painter for portraying Hindu gods and goddesses in the nude.

“The legendary canvas turns blank: M F Hussain is no more”....this headline came as a shock to me. It seems just the other day when I met him at Starbucks in London.

The death of celebrated painter M F Hussain has come as a rude shock to Dharwad-based artiste couple Madhu Desai and Gayathri Desai.

I dont think they are justified.I fear, by postponing the documentary, Iffi authorities are playing into the hands of communal forces.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court today extended further the stay on trial proceedings against artist M F Hussain in the Hindu Goddess 'Saraswati' painting cases.

A local court issued bailable arrest warrant against noted painter M F Hussain for allegedly painting nude picture of Bharat Mata.

The legendary M F Hussain’s grandson, photographer Salamat Hussain, in an exclusive chat with us, talks about his work, photography, art and how his famous grandfather guided and influenced him

Veteran actor Raghubir Yadav shares his Hussain

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Maqbul Fida Hussain's new-found love for Kerala has resulted into his inducting a Malayalam character and a Malayali song in his new movie, Do Kadam Aur Sahi.

Alex Mathew (name changed), managing director with a foreign investment bank, is a new entrant to the world of art collection.

Legendary painter M F Husain, now on a self-imposed exile in the United Arab Emirates, says he misses India "tremendously" but cannot return to his country because of the numerous cases filed against him for his art.

Actually Hussain has not passed away. He has crossed the threshold and has gone home. I don't think he ever thought about life as we think and hence it is not possible for him to die.

If an artist's job is to provoke, challenge, agitate, mystify, and occasionally exasperate his audience, M F Hussain did very well indeed.

Right before the Independence Day, an exhibition that displays the works of acclaimed Pakistani artists has come in the city.

PATNA: The Hindi version of renowned painter Maqbul Fida Hussain's autobiography was released by the chief monk of Vishwa Shanti Stupa T Ogoneki at Rajgir in Bihar.

The renowned artist termed the Supreme Court verdict, 'a very important judgement'. The dignity of art has been upheld, he said.

Against the beautiful backdrop of a heritage bungalow in the city and the picturesque locale of Campal, the iconic artworks of Rabindranath Tagore, M F Hussain and Goan artists F N Souza and Laxman Pai were displayed at the DAG Modern’s exhibition of ‘Indian Modern Art’. The artworks have been put together for the Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF)in Panaji.

The Gujarat high court on Friday dismissed a PIL filed by a Lucknow-based lawyer for recall of governor Dr Kamla and slapped him with a penalty of Rs 25,000 for frivolous litigation.

Anushka Sharma can soon be on your walls after Hussain creates her on canvas

Contemporary artist Krishen Khanna and art historian B N Goswamy, along with city art lovers, paid homage to M F Husain at Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, Sector 34 on Friday.