Sonik Omi

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.

MoviesEdit

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 singerEdit

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 lifeEdit

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 as well (Rishab Chadda and Shibani Chadda).

Omiji died on 7 July 2016 in Mumbai, India.