Sonik Omi
Sonik–Omi are an Indian composer duo consisting of Master Sonik (Manoharlal 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, Mahua (1969), 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
- Doctor X (as Sonik Omi) - 1072
- 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
- Lakhaan(as Sonik Omi) - 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 grandson is filmmaker Amman Advaita.[2] 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.
Om Parkash Sonik used to live with his family at Ram Pul, E-Block Lajpat Nagar-1, New Delhi. They migrated from Sialkot Pakistan & settled here. Then they shifted to Mumbai. in his relation, there was one more person settled in Film industry & his name was Mann Singh which later called Rana Partap Singh, son in Law of Mohan Sinha & father of Vidya Sinha.
References
- "Sonik-Omi : A Musical Struggle". Bollywood Legends. HindiLyrics.Net. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- "Amman Advaita: You can't make a film if you're not constantly reinventing yourself". Interview. cinestaan.com. 26 November 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2020.