Thanks Google, for reminding us it's not just the PM's birthday today

Even as #HappyBirthdayPrimeMinister trends on social media, Google has dedicated its doodle to the legend Maqbool Fida Hussain, commemorating the renowned artist's 100th birthday.

The self-taught Hussain

Photo: Facebook/M F Hussain

One of the most celebrated and internationally recognised Indian artists of the 20th century, Hussain was born into a Muslim family on 17 September 1915 in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. Primarily self-taught, he painted cinema posters in Mumbai early in his career. To earn extra money, he also worked for a toy company, designing and building toys. He often travelled to Gujarat to paint landscapes when he could afford to do so.

"Picasso of India"

Forbes magazine called Hussain the "Picasso of India" for his wide repertoire. He earned fame as well as controversies, thanks to his works of art. A blend of cubism and classical, his themes - usually treated in a series - include topics as diverse as Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the British Raj, and motifs of Indian urban and rural life. Hussain also received recognition as a printmaker, photographer and filmmaker.