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Industrialist Cyrus S Poonawalla has set a new record for modern Indian art, acquiring Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' for Rs 167.2 crore. This landmark sale, which more than doubled its estimate, highlights the enduring cultural significance of Varma's work. Poonawalla plans to make the national treasure available for public viewing.

Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' achieved a record-breaking ₹167.2 crore at auction, acquired by vaccine magnate Cyrus S. Poonawalla. This 1890s masterpiece, depicting a mythological scene with realistic European oil techniques, surpassed previous records for Indian art. Poonawalla plans to make the national treasure accessible for public viewing.

Farah Khan visited Krishna Shroff’s Bandra home, joking about Dilip’s ₹50k salary (“Kaneez ki umeedein”), while Jackie defended Krishna’s Hindi. Krishna showcased her minimalist home (co-designed with Ayesha) and her TV stints (Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 runner-up, The 50) plus MMA Matrix gym.

The govt may be finally moving to make things easier for renowned painter m f husain to return to his homeland after four years of exile but the 94-year-old artist is hardly impressed.

An online auction of modern and contemporary art by leading Indian artists including S H Raza, m f husain and Anjolie Ela Menon recently raised Rs 20 crore. The paintings were sold at the AstaGuru art auction.

Chennai's art scene has transformed from obscurity to a developing market. Once overlooked, contemporary artists now see rising awareness and demand, though sales and national visibility still lag. Despite challenges, a growing appreciation for Chennai's artistic heritage is evident, with past struggles paving the way for future recognition.

m f husain might have died a Qatari citizen, but the legendary artist had maintained in one of his last interviews that he was neither in self-exile nor had he lost faith in India's democratic system.

With his documentary Letters To My Son About My Father on his father M.F Husain in the post-production stage, Owais claims he hasn’t made the documentary with the intention of fulfilling any expectations but his own.

The 94-year-old painter, who has been living in exile for the last few years, wants to come back to India and had recently made an emotional appeal in this regard.

m f husain’s son Owais grew up at a disadvantage. Being known as the maestro’s son was a matter of pride but also a huge burden to carry.

Controversy continues to pursue m f husain even after his death. Hindu Janjagran Samiti, a little-known right-wing group, on Thursday protested against the planned screening of the late painter’s 1967 documentary at a film festival in Mumbai.

In his early years, Husain grappled with homelessness on Mumbai streets before working his way to earning a sizable income as a furniture designer and then quitting his salaried job to pursue a career as an artist. 'Fury' can be seen as a manifestation of the raw passion that fueled Husain as an artist, his journey from rags to riches and the tribulations and triumphs of his profession.

Director Prabhu Deva talks about his meeting with the legendary m f husain...

"I want to die like a soldier in his boots," m f husain told Raviraj, director, Lalith Kalakshetra, when he asked the legendary painter why he always went about with a paint brush in hand.

Doha's Lawh Wa Qalam museum immortalizes M.F. Husain's final creative years in Qatar. Inspired by his sketches, the 3,000 sq m space showcases his vibrant art, from Indian epics to Arab civilization, offering a deep dive into his imagination and legacy. The museum bridges cultures, celebrating his universal creativity.

Legendary artist m f husain is deeply hurt by the "ignorance of the learned" that has forced him to stay away from his beloved country for almost four years. He craves to return and walk the streets of Mumbai ...

Senior artists and other eminent personalities reacted to Qatar's conferring citizenship on master painter m f husain with deep regret .