Sonik Omi

Sonik–Omi are an Indian composer duo consisting of Master Sonik and his nephew Omi (Om Prakash Sharma). 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 Composer

• 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 work as Playback Singer.

• Ganga Aur Ranga - 1994
• Bhakti Mein Shakti - 1979
• Dhyanu Bhagat- 1978

In 6 Bollywood movies Om Prakash Sonik (Omi) work 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 married his wife Santosh and they had 4 children - Seema Sonik Alimchand, Sangeeta Sonik, Sandhya Sonik Mamik, and Sushma Sonik Kansara. He died on 9 July 1993 in Mumbai, India.

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