Reena Roy's Sister Barkha To Make A Biopic On MF Hussain

Yesteryear star Reena Roy's sister Barkha Roy is planning to make a biopic on legendary painter MF Hussain. Barkha, best remembered for producing 1982 hit film Sanam Teri Kasam, met Hussain around 10 years ago in Bandra.

Talking about her biopic, Barkha Roy told in a statement, "My Friend Hussain is an out-and-out one hour and 10 minutes of commercial film. It's Hussain's journey with friends. And all big artists like S.H. Raza, Kishan Khanna and Ram Kumar have all spoken about the great painter. The film will be released in September, around the time of Hussain sahab's birthday."

Barkha Roy also says that My Friend Hussain is her tribute to the great painter and she wants the world to see Hussain's personal side.

MF Hussain was born into a Muslim family on 17 September 1915. Hussain painted cinema posters in Mumbai early in his career. He became well-known as an artist in the late 1940s. He was one of the most celebrated and internationally recognized Indian artists of the 20th century. Hussain died on 9 June 2011.

Barkha Roy

Barkha Roy is yesteryear Bollywood actress Reena Roy's sister.

Barkha With Shehnaz

Barkha Roy clicked with Shehnaz Hussain by the photographers.

Barkha Roy With SH Raza

Barkha Roy posing for a photograph with MF Hussain's friend and painter SH Raza.

Barkha With Painter Krishen Khanna

Barkha Roy clicked with famous Painter Krishen Khanna at his house.

Barkha At Nizamuddin Dargah

Barkha Roy spotted praying at New Delhi's Nizamuddin Dargah.

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