Few Indian artists turned bold lines, vivid colours and ancient cultural symbols into a language recognised across the world. M. F. Husain did exactly that, becoming one of the most influential figures in modern Indian art. Born on September 17, 1917, Maqbool Fida Husain rose from modest beginnings to create paintings that drew from Indian mythology, history, cinema and everyday life. His artistic journey also crossed into filmmaking, where he explored visual storytelling through works such as Through the Eyes of a Painter. Admired internationally and debated passionately at home, Husain remained a restless, experimental creative force throughout his career. His story opens a window into the growth of Indian modernism and the changing cultural identity of post-independence India. Delve into the life of the artist whose long brushstrokes helped place Indian art on the global map.