Thiruvananthapuram, May 12: Internationally acclaimed
artist M F Hussain has been selected for Kerala government's
prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award for his outstanding
contributions in the field of art.
Announcing this year's award, education and culture
minister M A Baby said the award comprising Rs.1.25 lakh in
cash prize, a citiation and a plaque would be presented to
Hussain on his birthday on September 17.
Baby informed Hussain over telephone about Kerala
government's award from the venue of the press conference.
Hussain expressed happiness over getting the award instituted
in the name of the great artist Raja Ravi Varma, Baby told
reporters.
The jury was chaired by well-known artist Vivan Sundram.
The other members were Ajayakumar, C N Karunakaran and Razia
Soni..
Bureau Report
First Published: Saturday, May 12, 2007, 00:00