Kochi: Noted music director MK Arjunan Master (84) has passed away. He died at his residence at Palluruthy, Cochin, due to old age problems. The funeral will take place at Pulluruthy Cemetery at 2 pm today.
MK Arjunan made his debut in 1958 through theater. He made his film debut in 1968 with P Bhaskaran’s ‘Karutha Pournami’. He has composed music for over 700 films and professional dramas so far.
He received the state award for the best music director in the song of Bhagyakam directed by Jayaraj in 2017.
AR Rahman debut in the film industry made by Arjunan Master. Rahman has worked with Arjun Master as a keyboard player.