Artist and legend MF Husain dies in London

Maqbool Fida Husain, one of India's best-known artists, died after a heart attack at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London at 2:30 am. local time on Thursday, PTI has reported quoting family sources. He was 95.

Mr Husain moved from India in 2006 after a series of legal cases and death threats over paintings that showed nude Hindu goddesses.  Since then, right-wing groups have vandalized  exhibitions that include his work.

In 2010, he accepted citizenship of Qatar. (Watch: Husain's last interview on giving up Indian citizenship on March 3, 2010)

Mr Husain was among the earliest Indian painters to command huge prices at international auctions. He has received several major national awards like including the Padma Vibhushan.

He also directed a few films. One featured Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit, who he often described as his muse.