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
• Zulm Ki Pukar (as Sonik Omi) - 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. His grand-nephew is composer Hitesh Sonik and singer Sunidhi Chauhan is his daughter-in-law.

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 as well (Rishab Chadda and Shibani Chadda).

Omiji died on 7 July 2016 in Mumbai, India.

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