There is a particular incident that illustrates how SH Raza, one of India's greatest modernist painters, had a big heart. He was staying in Paris at the time, sharing living space with Ram Kumar, another great Indian artist.

And a highly reputable collector was about to call on them to inspect Kumar's paintings. So, Raza told Kumar that he was off for a stroll. But what about the fact that an influential person is about to visit, Kumar asked him. To which the latter replied, "I don't want to show him my works and dilute his attention. He's come here for you."