MF Hussain was one of India's most renowned painters, known for his paintings of Indian women. He was born in 1915 and had a prolific career as an artist as well as film director. However, he also faced controversies over some nude paintings of Hindu gods and goddesses. Hussain received many prestigious Indian awards including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. He passed away in 2011 in London, leaving behind a significant legacy through his artistic contributions.