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In September 2020, his painting titled Voices, auctioned for a record $2.5 million. Husain's later works have stirred controversy, which included nude portrayals of Hindu deities, and a nude portrayal of Bharat Mata. Right-wing organisations called for his arrest, and several lawsuits were filed against him for hurting religious sentiments. Interpretation should remain tied to dated works and institutional records.