For the last four years, Husain has not exhibited his works in the country. In 2008, SAHMAT had exhibited reproductions of his works.

The 94-year-old artist reportedly shrugged off his exclusion from India's biggest art show, saying 'It is all part of a 15-year-struggle'.

The younger Husain, however, said there was no legal hassle in bringing his father's works to India. 'Only the fanactics might create trouble.'

Earlier in an interview, Sunil Gautam, managing director of Hanmner M&L, the organiser of the India Art Summit, had told IANS that the summit did not 'want to court any controversy or pose any threat to Husain's expensive works because of the delicate sentiments involved'.

'My father is tired of speaking to the media and people, clarifying himself. He actually does not care and that is why he left India,' Shamshad Husain rued.

M.F. Husain told the organisers of the India Art Summit this week: 'My struggle has been going on for the last 15 years and with over 800 cases, only one has reached some resolution in the Supreme Court.'

'I completely understand the situation,' the artist said.