How did M. F. Husain incorporate Indian elements into his paintings?

By using bright Indian colors, drawing from Indian mythology, religious sources, and folk traditions

Answer: By using bright Indian colors, drawing from Indian mythology, religious sources, and folk traditions
Husain painted using Western expressionist brush strokes with bright Indian colors, drawing from various Indian sources.

M.F. Husain wanted to make the modern style of painting understandable in Indian context. For example, he would paint using the western expressionist brush strokes with bright Indian colours. He not only drew from Indian mythology and religious sources but also from the style of miniature paintings, village crafts and even folk toys. As a result of successfully combining a modern style of painting with Indian themes, Husain’s art came to eventually represent Indian modern art in the international art world. Mother Teresa is an example to understand how he adapted modern art to paint themes important to Indian, as well as, international audience.