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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
MF Husain's 25 rare paintings worth ₹25 crore set for auction in Mumbai after HC Bombay ruling
Twenty-five rare paintings by renowned Indian artist MF Husain will reportedly be auctioned on June 12 following permission from the Bombay high court. The artworks are part of MF Husain's 'Our Planet Called Earth' series and are titled under the auction theme 'MF Husain: An Artist's Vision of the XX Century.' according to news agency PTI. The auction will be held at Hamilton House in south Mumbai. These paintings were secured by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) as part of a case involving an unpaid loan of ₹236 crore by industrialist Guru Swarup Srivastava's Swarup Group of Industries. In 2007, Srivastava had gained attention when he commissioned 100 paintings from Husain, agreeing to pay ₹1 crore for each. The Bombay High Court, in an order dated February 17, allowed the Sheriff of Mumbai to carry out the auction. The Sheriff issued the auction notice in February through Pundole art gallery. Last year, art expert Dadiba Pundole submitted a valuation report to the court, estimating the paintings to be worth ₹25 crore. After the auction, the Sheriff must report back to the High Court by July 3 and await further instructions on what to do with the proceeds. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began looking into the Swarup Group in 2006 for alleged misuse of ₹150 crore from the total ₹236 crore loan taken from NAFED. A tribunal in 2008 had allowed NAFED to secure assets worth ₹100 crore, including the Husain artworks. (With PTI inputs)
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
25 rare M F Husain paintings to go under hammer after Bombay High Court nod
The auction titled, 'M F Husain: An Artist's Vision of the XX Century', includes 25 canvases painted as part of Husain's OPCE - Our Planet Called Earth - series.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
25 rare M F Husain paintings to go under hammer after Bombay High Court nod
Twenty five rare paintings of late Indian modernist painter M F Husain, secured by NAFED as part of the proceeds of an alleged loan default case, will be auctioned on June 12 pursuant to a nod from the Bombay High Court . The auction titled, 'M F Husain: An Artist's Vision of the XX Century', includes 25 canvases painted as part of Husain's OPCE - Our Planet Called Earth - series. In its February 17 order, a single bench of Justice R I Chagla permitted the Sheriff of Mumbai to auction the 25 paintings, secured by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) in connection with the Rs 236 crore loan dispute with industrialist Guru Swarup Srivastava's Swarup Group of Industries. Srivastava came into limelight in 2007 when he commissioned 100 paintings of M F Husain at Rs 1 crore each. In May last year, art specialist Dadiba Pundole submitted to the HC the valuation report of the paintings, as per which they were valued at Rs 25 crore. Live Events Pursuant to the HC order, the Sheriff of Mumbai in February issued an auction notice for the paintings through Pundole art gallery. The auction is scheduled on June 12 at the Hamilton House in south Mumbai. After the auction is complete, the Sheriff of Mumbai has been directed to file a report to the high court by July 3 and obtain final directions for handover of the works. In 2006, the CBI initiated a probe into the Swarup Group and against Srivastava for alleged misappropriation of Rs 150 crore from the Rs 236 crore loans from NAFED. A tribunal in December 2008 permitted NAFED to secure assets of Rs 100 crore, including the Husain paintings.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sooraj Barjatya recalls MF Hussain's REACTION after watching Kareena Kapoor-Hrithik Roshan's 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon': 'I threw my brush at the screen...'
Sooraj Barjatya enjoyed early success with films like Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun . However, his fourth film, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon , starring Kareena Kapoor , Hrithik Roshan , and Abhishek Bachchan , flopped. Sooraj later admitted to lacking confidence during its making and received advice from artist MF Husain to stick to his original style. A Major Lesson from Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon In a conversation on the YouTube channel Game Changers, Sooraj Barjatya called Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon his 'biggest lesson.' He explained that while Hum Saath Saath Hain was a huge hit, it earned only 60% of the business of Hum Aapke Hain Koun. During that time, filmmakers like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra were making films that appealed to international audiences, often shot in foreign locations. Sooraj decided to follow the trend, thinking it was the right time to adapt to new styles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Doubts and Lessons During the Filming Process Sooraj admitted that despite having top stars, a big budget, and all the resources, he felt something was off. He shared that during the film's making, he frequently asked his assistants if things were working and if it would appeal to their generation. He considered this doubt a major lesson in his career. Father's Warning and MF Husain's Harsh Feedback Sooraj revealed that this was a first for him, feeling something was wrong because he was trying to be someone he wasn't. His father even advised against making the film due to its huge budget. He also recalled a harsh call from MF Husain, who, after watching the film, said, "What have you made? I threw my brush at the screen in Liberty." Reconnecting with His Core Values As Sooraj began to feel embarrassed, MF Husain advised him to reconnect with his core values. He asked Sooraj to imagine a party at his house and what everyone would be wearing. When Sooraj replied, "Sarees," Husain pointed out, "Then why are you making all of this?" He reminded him that audiences loved his films for their purity and emotional depth, not for experimentation. Sooraj still recalls Husain's words clearly. Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
MF Husain threw his paintbrush at the screen after watching Sooraj Barjatya's biggest flop; questioned him, ‘What have you done?'
Sooraj Barjatya enjoyed a lot of success in the early days of his career when he made Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain. But, his fourth film, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, tanked as soon as it released and his loyal fans were quite upset with him for this film starring Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan. In an earlier interview, Sooraj said that he did not feel confident while making this film as he was constantly asking his assistants if they approved of his choices. After the film's release, artist MF Husain called Sooraj and told him that he should stick to his ethos while making his films instead of conducting such experiments. In a chat shared on the YouTube channel Game Changers, Sooraj said that this film was his 'biggest lesson.' He shared that even though Hum Saath Saath Hain was a massive success, it only did 60 percent of Hum Aapke Hain Koun's business. Sooraj recalled that during this phase, filmmakers like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra were making films that also appealed to the overseas audience as they were shot in international locations, and so, he decided to do the same. 'I thought I might as well go with the times,' he said. Sooraj acknowledged that he had the most popular stars of the time, had a massive budget and all the resources but he knew that something wasn't right. 'It was on that film that when I visited the set, I would ask the assistant if things were okay. I would ask them if this worked for their generation. As a director, if I am asking someone else that if this will work or not… I thought that was the biggest learning for me,' he said. Sooraj said that this had never happened before and he realised something was off because he 'I wanted to be someone that I was not.' He recalled that even his father told him that he shouldn't be making this film as it did require such a huge budget. He then recalled one of the harshest calls he got after the release of the film. He shared, 'MF Husain was a great fan of Hum Aapke Hain Koun. He called me after this and he said, 'What have you made? Brush phenk ke aaya hu Liberty pe (I threw my brush at the screen in Liberty)'.' As Sooraj was starting to feel embarrassed, MF Husain asked him to visualise his core ethos. 'He said, 'Close your eyes and visualise that there's party at your house. What is everyone wearing?' I said everyone is wearing sarees and before I could finish, he said, 'then why are you making all of this?' He said 'we see all of this in other people's films. We see your films for their purity. We wants tears of happiness'. I still remember his words.'
