MC Sabesan

Music Director

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionMusic Director
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death23/10/2025

Latest News about MC Sabesan

23/10/2025

Music director MC Sabesan, known for his work as part of the Sabesh-Murali duo, passed away at the age of 68 in Chennai. He died after battling a prolonged illness, leaving behind a significant legacy in Tamil cinema as a composer, playback singer, and former President of the Cine Musicians Union.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameSabesh Chokkalingam
Other NameSabesh, MC Sabesan

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Death CauseProlonged Illness
Place of DeathChennai, Tamil Nadu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherM. C. Chokkalingam
MotherM. C. Krishnaveni
Siblings
  • Deva (aka Devanesan Chokkalingam)
  • Murali Chokkalingam
SpouseDhanalakshmi
Children
  • Karthik Sabesh
  • 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.
  • He began his musical journey alongside his brother Murali under the mentorship of their elder brother, composer Deva.
  • He served as President of the Cine Musicians Union, representing and supporting the interests of musicians in the Tamil film industry.
Notable Works
  • Goripalayam
  • Pokkisham

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. MC Sabesan spent his childhood in Chennai, where his love for music was deeply rooted.
2. His family's involvement in the arts greatly influenced his career choices.
3. The background score for 'Jodi' marked a significant turning point in his musical path.
4. Throughout his career, Sabesh worked as both a music composer and a playback singer.
5. He held a notable leadership position within the Cine Musicians Union, fostering unity among musicians.
6. His son Karthik Sabesh is an actor, and his nephew Jai is also an actor in the Tamil film industry.
7. His nephew Srikanth Deva is a composer, and his brother Murali's son Bobo Shashi is also a composer.
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