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M.F. Hussain(1915-2011)

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  • Director
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M.F. Hussain
M.F. Hussain was born on 17 September 1915 in Pandharpur, Bombay Presidency, British India. He was a writer and director, known for Through the Eyes of a Painter (1967), Gaja Gamini (2000) and Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004). He was married to Fazila Bibi. He died on 9 June 2011 in London, England, UK.
BornSeptember 17, 1915
DiedJune 9, 2011(95)
BornSeptember 17, 1915
DiedJune 9, 2011(95)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

Known for

Through the Eyes of a Painter (1967)
Through the Eyes of a Painter
7.8
Short
  • Writer
  • 1967
Madhuri Dixit in Gaja Gamini (2000)
Gaja Gamini
4.5
  • Writer
  • 2000
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2004
Anurag Sinha in Pehla Sitara (2012)
Pehla Sitara
7.3
  • Writer
  • 2012

Credits

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Additional Crew

  • Episode #1.2 (1993)
    Dard
    8.1
    TV Series
    • title card
    • 1993–1994

Writer

  • Anurag Sinha in Pehla Sitara (2012)
    Pehla Sitara
    7.3
    • additional dialogue
    • 2012
  • Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
    Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
    6.2
    • dialogue
    • story
    • 2004
  • Madhuri Dixit in Gaja Gamini (2000)
    Gaja Gamini
    4.5
    • written by
    • 2000
  • Through the Eyes of a Painter (1967)
    Through the Eyes of a Painter
    7.8
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1967

Director

  • Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
    Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
    6.2
    • Director
    • 2004
  • Madhuri Dixit in Gaja Gamini (2000)
    Gaja Gamini
    4.5
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Through the Eyes of a Painter (1967)
    Through the Eyes of a Painter
    7.8
    Short
    • Director
    • 1967

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • M.F. Husain
  • Born
    • September 17, 1915
    • Pandharpur, Bombay Presidency, British India
  • Died
    • June 9, 2011
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Fazila Bibi(6 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of Maqbool Husain.
  • Quotes
    Nothing is stopping me [from returning to India]; I can return tomorrow. But please know I remain an Indian painter whether I am painting in Paris, London, New York, or Qatar. (on his self-imposed exile)
  • Trademark
    Uncombed mane of hair; usually went barefoot
  • Nickname
    • The Picasso of India

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