MC Sabesan Age, Wiki and Bio

MC Sabesan

Quick Info

ProfessionMusic Director
NationalityIndian
Date of BirthXX/XX/1957
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death23/10/2025

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameSabesh Chokkalingam
Other NameSabesh

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherM. C. Chokkalingam
MotherM. C. Krishnaveni
Siblings
Brothers
  • Deva (aka Devanesan Chokkalingam)
  • Murali Chokkalingam
SpouseDhanalakshmi
Children
SonKarthik Sabesh
Daughters
  • Geetha
  • Archana

Career

Debut
Films
  • Jodi (1999, background score)
  • Samuthiram (2001, as music director)
Last FilmMeendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)
Highlights
  • MC Sabesan originated from a family dedicated to arts and music.
  • He began his musical journey alongside his brother under the mentorship of their elder brother, composer Deva.
  • The duo's first significant break came with the background score for 'Jodi', a task they took on when A. R. Rahman was unavailable.
  • The success of 'Jodi' paved the way for their emergence as independent music directors with the film 'Samuthiram'.
  • They became renowned in the Tamil film industry, composing for numerous acclaimed films over the years, including 'Pokkisham' and 'Goripalayam'.
  • Sabesh was also an accomplished playback singer and led the Cine Musicians Union, advocating for musicians' rights.

Some Lesser Known Facts

MC Sabesan spent his childhood in Chennai, where his love for music was deeply rooted.
His family's involvement in the arts greatly influenced his career choices.
The background score for 'Jodi' marked a significant turning point in his musical path.
Throughout his career, Sabesh worked as both a music composer and a playback singer.
He held a notable leadership position within the Cine Musicians Union, fostering unity among musicians.