PTI

New Delhi, Dec 24: An exhibition of works of acclaimed painter M F Husain resumed in the capital on Sunday, defying threats by Hindutva organisations which earlier forced the organisers to close down the display for a day.

The 'India in the Era of Mughals' exhibition reopened at the Arts Gallery of the India International Centre (IIC) at 11 a.m. amid tightened security, IIC officials said.

On display are 20 graphical prints of Husain's paintings which are permanently housed at Fida Museum in London and these works are a tribute to the history of Indian cinema.

This is the first major exhibition of Husain's works in Delhi after a gap of about 20 years.

The IIC and exhibition sponsor Dolly Narang suspended the show for a day on Saturday following threat calls, SMSs and letters on December 20 and 21 from Delhi, Mumbai and Pune from Hindu activists including Bajrang Dal. Hussain's alleged obscene portrayal of Hindu Goddesses had invited the wrath of Sangh Parivar.

However, after a meeting of the IIC Board of Directors and Narang, it was decided to go ahead with the December 17-28 exhibition from today.

The 92-year-old artist, described by Forbes Magazine as the 'Pablo Picasso of India', is currently in self-exile in Dubai after a series of protests against him for his depiction of Hindu goddesses.