Denounces the "Culture of intolerance" which has become a global phenomenon
DUBAI: Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan has denounced the culture of intolerance affecting India, and hoped for the speedy return home from Dubai of artist M.F. Husain.
It is sad the way M.F. Husain, a member of the artistic community, is being treated. I hope he is accepted back. After all, he has achieved so much and brought so much fame to India, he said during a meeting with journalists.
Mr. Husain has been living in Dubai and London after right-wing groups in India threatened him over the portrayal of Hindu gods in some of his works.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was here for a concert hosted by the Indian Consulate General to mark the 60th anniversary of India's Independence. He was accompanied on stage by his sons, Ayaan Ali Khan and Amaan Ali Khan.
He was worried that intolerance had become a global phenomenon, and India had not been immune to this trend.He said bigotry and sectarianism were a threat which needed to be addressed at its roots within the family and at school. ---------------------------------------------- Why not voice for Taslima also. She is also from creative community. She is also threatened of artistic freedom. She has also brought fame to womanhood, bengal, india and bangladesh.
She is also threatened and drove out of Kolkatta to Delhi....
