Fida Hussein dies aged 96

The world of arts lost one of its brightest sons a few days back with the death of acclaimed Indian artist Maqbul Fida Hussein in London. The 96 year old was suffering from various physical problems for a long time and it was nearly three years that he hadn’t picked up the brush. This hugely talented painter and artist was immensely controversial in his homeland for depicting the Holy Mother in a nude avatar and as a result of the ensuing protests, he had to flee the country and was staying in London for more than a decade at the time of his death.