You know a man has to be eccentric when he has a bugatti but drives it barefoot. But when it came to Maqbool Fida Hussain, one would call it his charm rather than his eccentricity. Such was his demeanour that every single person who's ever had the good fortune to meet with him has been dumbstruck by his wit, his humour, and his willingness to live. A marvellous painter he was; undoubtedly, but when today people are writing his eulogies, its not his paintings which hold the forefront, but he as a man which comes to light.
Over time, MF Hussain has become something of a martyr for all of us, wronged by the saffron clad politicos of Indian society. A man who had even considered flying into India on a Friday, because courts are closed on Saturday and Sunday and flying back before the a case could be lodged against him; He was that desperate to experience his motherland one last time.
But a man of strong principles, he never regretted his actions which had led to his exile. His acceptance of the Qatari citizenship was indeed the last straw; his final attempt to break all ties from the country he loved so much. And another failed one it should be said, coz his heart never truly could accept the fact that he was no longer an india.
Even in death he was as always full of spirit and energy. It wont be wrong to say that at 96; MF hussain died young.
Over time, MF Hussain has become something of a martyr for all of us, wronged by the saffron clad politicos of Indian society. A man who had even considered flying into India on a Friday, because courts are closed on Saturday and Sunday and flying back before the a case could be lodged against him; He was that desperate to experience his motherland one last time.
But a man of strong principles, he never regretted his actions which had led to his exile. His acceptance of the Qatari citizenship was indeed the last straw; his final attempt to break all ties from the country he loved so much. And another failed one it should be said, coz his heart never truly could accept the fact that he was no longer an india.
Even in death he was as always full of spirit and energy. It wont be wrong to say that at 96; MF hussain died young.
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