Maqbool Fida Husain, known as H F Husain, born in India on September 17, 1915, this wonderful artist owns a score of paintings under his name. His art is fascinating and his canvasses are impressive. And it is no wonder that he is called as Picasso of India.

Career of M F Husain

Starting his career doing the film posters, he would become known as an artist in 1940s and 50s. He was a leading member of the group known as Progressive Artists’ Group formed by another well-known Indian artist, Frances Newton Souza. This was a progressive group where the artists tried to go away from the old Indian tradition of painting, mainly influenced by the Bengal School of Painting.

M F. Husain was nominated in Upper house of Parliament in India, too, where he served for one term of six years. The government of India has awarded him as one of the outstanding artist by giving him the prestigious award known as Padma Shree.