m.f. husain. work of art. art gallery. chennai india. 12. 15. 2004.

husain india's modern artists celebrated colorful works combined traditional indian contemporary styles billboard painter mumbai distinct modernism cultural honored prestigious awards padma bhushan vibhushan rajya sabha controversy depiction hindu deities painting bharat mata self-imposed battle ganga jamuna mahabharata sold ventured filmmaking meenaxi cities critical backlash religious interpretations controversies remains towering figure history creativity artistic legacy