Maqbool Fida Husain, more than any other artist of India, has truly defined modern Indian Painting, and has also helped in creating a special place for Indian art, not only in the social space, but also in the serious art domains and art markets of the world. Husain's painting has the magical quality of instantly endearing itself to the viewer whether it is a small drawing or a hoarding size painting. His art is at once child like, multilayered and profound. He has travelled extensively and has, therefore, a deep insight into contemporary life and art. He has command over several languages and has understanding of the major religions and philosophies of the world. He is also a poet and a filmmaker, truly, a gifted modern genius. Husain has been honoured in India by Padma Vibhushan, one of the highest awards, and his work has been shown in almost all major art centres of the world. Yet, no comprehensive study of his work has been done for a very long period. This book fills up this gap. It presents the story of Husain's early life and the evolution of his art over the last sixty years. The author has known Husain over several decades. Apart from extensive research, he has closely interacted with the artist to gain first-hand knowledge. The book has been written in a style that should appeal to all lovers, collectors and experts and all such persons who want to gain a better understanding of the work of one of the most significant Indian artists. The Author: K. Bikram Singh, well known and highly respected, has been a lecturer in History and a civil-servant. He has been making documentaries and feature films for more than 20 years. He has a special interest in Indian art and has made several well known films on Indian painting and Indian artists, besides writing on art for over a decade. A close personal friend of many artists, he lives in Delhi.