Bollywood Celebs Mourns Hussain’s Demise
Published on June 10, 2011 by Anil · No Comments
Legendary painter MF Husain had his heart in Bollywood and many from the film industry have expressed grief over his demise on Thursday. "Very sad to hear that the great M F Husain is no more, RIP," veteran actor Dev Anand said on micro-blogging site Twitter.
"The news is shocking. It is yet to sink in. Just two days back I was discussing him with a friend. He was a great filmmaker who made films which he believed in and financed it himself. He was a special person and a genuine artist," director Anurag Kashyap said.
Foraying into filmmaking with Through the Eyes of a Painter in 1967, Hussain later made Gaja Gamini with his then muse Madhuri Dixit, followed by Meenaxi: A tale of Three Cities starring Tabu. Actor Raghubir Yadav, who also starred in Meenaxi.., said, "It is sad that an artist of such a stature is no longer among us. Working with him was a learning experience. He was peaceful by nature and a open-minded person."
"Deeply saddened by the news about Hussain saab. He was not only a great artist but an incredible human being. His passion and love for life was contagious and unparalleled. May his soul rest in peace," tweeted Kunal Kapoor, who made his acting debut with Meenaxi….
Expressing grief, actor Shabana Azmi said that Husain was a close friend and a wonderful human being. "He was a prolific painter. He is someone who is born once in 100 years. I last met him through a video-conference. He was deeply moved when we told him we will try to bring him back to India. He missed India."
In the wake of legal challenges over his depiction of Hindu deities in the nude and death threats in India, the 95-year-old Husain had been living abroad in self-imposed exile since 2006. Lyricist Javed Akhtar termed Husain as one of the greatest artists in and outside India. "I think many people realise the importance of artists in this country because of him. His contribution to Indian art has been totally unprecedented."
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