MC Sabesan Music Director Biography, Family

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Birth Name	Sabesh Chokkalingam
Other Name	Sabesh

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Hometown	Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Marital Status	Married

Father

M. C. Chokkalingam

Mother

M. C. Krishnaveni

Siblings

Brothers	Deva (aka Devanesan Chokkalingam) Murali Chokkalingam

Spouse

Dhanalakshmi

Children

Son	Karthik Sabesh
Daughters	Geetha Archana

Debut

Films	Jodi (1999, background score) Samuthiram (2001, as music director)

Last Film

Meendum 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.

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.