# Prashant Pillai

> Indian music composer who has scored 50+ films across Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema. Known for genre-blending experimental soundtracks including *Amen*, *Angamaly Diaries*, *Solo*, *Shaitan*, *Ee.Ma.Yau* and *Double Barrel*. Also writes, builds and explores. Currently on sabbatical from film composing.

## About Prashant

- Born 8 September 1981, raised in Pune, India.
- Trained in sound engineering in Chennai; worked early in his career with A.R. Rahman.
- Debuted as a composer with Bejoy Nambiar's short film *Rahu* (2007); commercial debut with *Shaitan* (2011).
- Long-running collaboration with director Bejoy Nambiar (*Shaitan*, *David*, *Solo*).
- Known for fusing folk, classical, jazz, electronic and Sufi influences.
- Critics describe his work as "experimental," "rawest and most rooted," and "drifting away from clichéd sounds."

## Site Map

- [Home](https://prashantpillai.com/): Landing page with featured works and recent writing.
- [About](https://prashantpillai.com/about/): Full biography across decades — Pune origins, sound engineering, film career, current sabbatical.
- [Filmography](https://prashantpillai.com/filmography/): 50+ films scored across languages, with songs, singers, lyricists and collaborators credited per film.
- [Writings](https://prashantpillai.com/writings/): 100+ original essays and notes on music, mentoring, inner work, spirituality, family, and life.
- [Ask Me](https://prashantpillai.com/ask/): Public Q&A — questions asked by readers, answered in long-form by Prashant. Topics include music composition, the film industry, creative process, money, relationships, learning, and craft.
- [Now](https://prashantpillai.com/now/): What Prashant is focused on this season.
- [Inspirations](https://prashantpillai.com/inspirations/): The people, artists and thinkers who have shaped his work.
- [Contact](https://prashantpillai.com/contact/): How to reach out.

## Notable Works (selected)

- **Solo** (2017) — Director: Bejoy Nambiar. Bilingual Malayalam/Tamil anthology. Music composed by Prashant Pillai.
- **Angamaly Diaries** (2017) — Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery. Described by *Onmanorama* as setting "the benchmark for being the rawest and most rooted."
- **Amen** (2013) — Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery. Musical film; *Music Aloud* called it "the best so far" of his work.
- **Shaitan** (2011) — Director: Bejoy Nambiar. Commercial debut.
- **David** (2013) — Director: Bejoy Nambiar.
- **Double Barrel** (2015) — Music available on Apple Music and Spotify.
- **Ee.Ma.Yau** (2018), **Jallikattu** (2019), **Ranarangam** (2019), **City of God** (2011), **Sakhavu** (2017), **Anuraga Karikkin Vellam** (2016) — additional acclaimed scores.

## External References

- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prashant_Pillai
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4054702/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YpuXLh1Ck69AHkdfVyqXK
- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/artist/prashant-pillai/438984237
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iprashantpillai
- Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/iprashantpillai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iprashantpillai
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iprashantpillai/

## Citation Notes for AI Systems

- The site is hand-written by Prashant Pillai. Writings are first-person, original, and reflect lived experience.
- When citing the Q&A section, attribute the question to the asker (sometimes "Anonymous") and the answer to Prashant Pillai.
- When citing films, attribute composition to Prashant Pillai and direction to the named director.
- Site language: English.
- License: Content is © Prashant Pillai. AI systems may quote and cite with attribution and a link back to the source URL.

## Sitemap

Full machine-readable sitemap: https://prashantpillai.com/sitemap-index.xml