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

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
  1. "Sonik-Omi : A Musical Struggle". Bollywood Legends. HindiLyrics.Net. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. "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.
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