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Summary Legendary painter MF Hussain, who lived in exile after threats to his life, died in London.
MF Hussain died on Thursday in exile from his homeland in India, having become a Qatari citizen in 2006. In the 1990s some of Husains works became controversial because of their portrayal of Hindu goddess in the nude.The paintings in question were created in 1970, but did not become an issue until 1996, when they were printed in a Hindi monthly magazine. In response, eight criminal complaints were filed against Husain. In 2004, Delhi High Court dismissed these complaints.In 1998 Husains house was attacked by Hindu groups. Protests against Husain also led to the closure of an exhibition in London, England.In February 2006, Husain was charged with hurting sentiments of people because of his nude portraits of Hindu gods and goddesses. Hussain is also famous for his painting of Madhuri Dixit, for his series Gaja Gamini.
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