M. F. Husain
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Summary
M. F. Husain was born on September 17, 1915[1], in Pandharpur[2]. He died on June 9, 2011[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], film director[6], politician[7], artist[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,423 views/month, #6,922 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Brookwood Cemetery[11]
- Child: Shamshad Hussain[12]
- Country of citizenship: India[13], Qatar[14], British Raj[15], Dominion of India[16]
- Occupation: film producer[17], photographer[18]
- Field of work: visual arts[19], painting[20], film direction[21]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[22]
- Educated at: Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art[23]
- Notable work: Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities[24]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[25], Index Award[26], Padma Shri in arts[27], Padma Vibhushan[28]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: portrait[31]
- Commons category: M. F. Husain[32]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[33]
- Given name: Maqbool[34]
- Official website: http://www.mfhussain.com/[35]
- Work location: India[36]
- Described at URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvedl95l79o[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Commons Creator page: M. F. Husain[40]
- Name in native language: Maqbool Fida Husain[41]
Why It Matters
M. F. Husain has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was M. F. Husain born?
M. F. Husain's place of birth was Pandharpur[2].
Where did M. F. Husain die?
M. F. Husain died in London[4].
What did M. F. Husain do for work?
M. F. Husain worked as a painter[5], film director[6], politician[7], artist[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did M. F. Husain go to school?
M. F. Husain was educated at Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art[23].
What awards did M. F. Husain receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[25], Index Award[26], Padma Shri in arts[27], and Padma Vibhushan[28].