Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Sound Engineer Eric Pillai Reflects on Award-Winning Career
Eric Pillai is a sound engineer who has won many awards for his work in Bollywood movies.
He received awards for movies like 'Barfi,' 'Ek Villain,' and 'Love Aaj Kal.'
He has won IIFA, GIMA, Big Star, and Mirchi Music Awards.
Although he appreciates the recognition, he values his daily work more than the awards themselves.
He believes the experience of mixing sounds every day is the most rewarding part of his job.
Sound engineer Eric Pillai has won multiple awards for his work in the Indian film industry.
Pillai received IIFA Awards for 'Barfi' in 2013 and 'Ek Villain' in 2015.
He also won GIMA Awards for 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Dabangg', 'Aashiqui 2', and 'Ek Villain'.
Pillai was recognized with a Big Star Indian Music Award for 'I Hate Luv Storys' and a Mirchi Music Award for 'Shershah'.
Pillai emphasizes that the daily work of mixing sounds is more rewarding than the awards.
- Who
- Eric Pillai, a sound engineer.
- What
- Eric Pillai's recognition for his sound engineering work.
- When
- Pillai has received awards from 2010 to 2021.
- Where
- In the Indian film industry.
- Why
- To acknowledge his achievements in sound mixing for various films.
Pillai's Perspective
Industry View
Importance of Awards vs. Daily Work
Pillai's Perspective
Awards are a good recognition.
Industry View
Everyday work is more important.
- Profession
- Sound Engineer
- IIFA Awards
- 'Barfi' (2013), 'Ek Villain' (2015)
- GIMA Awards
- 'Love Aaj Kal' (2010), 'Dabangg' (2011), 'Aashiqui 2' (2014), 'Ek Villain' (2015)
- Big Star Award
- 'I Hate Luv Storys' (2011)
- Mirchi Music Award
- 'Shershah' (2020/2021)
- Years in Industry
- 29 years (as of 2025)