CHENNAI: Veteran Tamil music composer and cousin of legendary musician Deva passed away in Chennai on Thursday noon after prolonged illness. He was 68.
Sabesh was known for his compositions in films like Autograph, Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi and Milagai among others. He jointly composed music with his brother Murali in the famously known Sabesh-Murali duo. The composer is survived by his daughters Geetha and Archana. He also has a son, Karthik Sabesh, who is a comedian in Tamil cinema and shot to fame with Vishal's Pattathu Yaanai.
Sabesh is also uncle to National award-winning composer Srikanth Deva and actor Jai. His funeral will be held at his residence in Valasarawakkam tomorrow at 3 pm. Karunaas, Vice President of Nadigar Sangam, paid homage to the composer-singer on Thursday evening. Sabesh had also held the position of President, Cine Musician Union.