Sonik Omi
Sonik–Omi are an Indian composer duo consisting of Master Sonik and his nephew Omiji (Om Prakash Sonik). The duo are known for their work on Hindi film soundtracks.[1] Some of their best-known works are Bhakti Mein Shakti, Dharma, Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966), Sawan Bhadon, Aabroo, and Raftaar.
Movies
As Composers
- Dil Deke Dekho(as Sonik: The Blind Musician) - 1959
- Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (as Sonik Omi, music) - 1966
- Aabroo (as Sonik Omi, music) - 1968
- Mahua (as Sonik Omi) - 1969
- Beti (as Sonik Omi) - 1969
- Sawan Bhadon (as Sonik Omi) - 1970
- Moojrim (as Sonik Omi) - 1970
- Memsaab (as Sonik Omi) - 1971
- Ladki Pasand Hai (as Sonik Omi)- 1971
- Dost Aur Dushman (as Sonik Omi) - 1971
- Shahar Se Door (as Master Sonik) - 1972
- Maalik Tere Bande Hum (as Om Prakash) - 1972
- Bhai Ho To Aisa (as Sonik Omi) - 1972
- Sazaa (as Sonik Omi) - 1972
- Do Yaar (as Sonik Omi) - 1972
- Yauwan (as Sonik Omi) - 1973
- Teen Chor (as Om Prakash) - 1973
- Dharma (as Sonik Omi) - 1973
- Do Chattane (as Sonik Omi) - 1974
- Woh Main Nahin (as Sonik Omi) - 1974
- Do Sher (as Sonik Omi) - 1974
- Ranga Khush (as Sonik Omi) - 1975
- Raftaar (as Sonik Omi) - 1975
- Jaggu (as Sonik Omi) - 1975
- Umar Qaid (as Sonik Omi) - 1975
- Shankar Dada (as Sonik Omi) - 1976
- Do Chehere (as Sonik Omi) - 1977
- Agar... If (as Sonik Omi) - 1977
- Pandit Aur Pathan (as Om Prakash) - 1977
- Apna Khoon (as Sonik Omi) - 1978
- Ram Kasam (as Sonik Omi) - 1978
- Dhyanu Bhagat (as Sonik Omi) - 1978
- Chowki No.11 (as Om Prakash) - 1978
- Bhakti Mein Shakti (as Sonik Omi) - 1979
- Raakhi Ki Saugandh (as Om Prakash) - 1979
- Andhera (as Sonik Omi) - 1980
- Johnny and Jani (as Sonik Omi) - 1980
- Badla Aur Balidan (as Om Prakash) - 1980
- Jwala Daku (as Sonik Omi) - 1981
- Maan Gaye Ustaad (as Sonik Omi) - 1981
- Khoon Ki Takkar (as Om Prakash) - 1981
- Pyasa Shaitan (as Sonik Omi) - 1984
- Ramkali (as Sonik Omi) - 1985
- Zulm Ka Badla (as Sonik Omi) - 1985
- Chambal Ka Badshah (as Sonik Omi) - 1986
- Aadamkhor (as Om Prakash) - 1986
- Hamari Jung (as Sonik Omi) - 1987
- Goraa (as Sonik Omi) - 1987
- Sitapur Ki Geeta (as Sonik Omi) - 1987
- Desh Ke Dushman (as Sonik Omi) - 1989
- Rakhwale (as Om Prakash Sonik) - 1994
- Ganga Aur Ranga (as Om Prakash) - 1994
- Biwi No. 2 (as Sonik Omi) - 2000
As playback singer
In 3 Bollywood movies Master Sonik worked as Playback Singer.
- Ganga Aur Ranga - 1994
- Bhakti Mein Shakti - 1979
- Dhyanu Bhagat- 1978
In 6 Bollywood movies Om Prakash Sonik (Omi) worked as Playback Singer.
- Ganga Aur Ranga - 1994
- Chambal Ka Badshah - 1986
- Zulm Ka Badla - 1985
- Maan Gaye Ustaad - 1981
- Bhakti Mein Shakti - 1979
- Dhyanu Bhagat- 1978
Personal life
Master Sonik was a blind musician who hailed from northern India. He was the creative side of the duo, and Omi was in charge of business activities. Master Sonik and his wife Santosh had 4 children - Seema Sonik Alimchand, Sangeeta Sonik, Sandhya Sonik Mamik, and Sushma Sonik Kansara. He died on 9 July 1993 in Mumbai, India.
Omprakash Sonik (Omiji) and his wife had 4 Children of which only 2 survived Som Sonik (married to Namrata Sonik) and Sudha Chadda (married to Rajendra Chadda). Som Sonik and Namrata Sonik have 2 Children (Nikhil Sonik and Karan Sonik), Rajendra Chadda and Sudha Chadda have 2 Children aswell (Rishab Chadda and Shibani Chadda).
Omiji Died on 07 July 2016 in Mumbai, India.
References
- ↑ "Sonik-Omi : A Musical Struggle". Bollywood Legends. HindiLyrics.Net. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2014.