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Manohar Lal Sonik

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
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Manohar Lal Sonik was a composer, known for Mera Saaya (1966), Sawan Bhadon (1970) and Awara Badal (1964). Manohar Lal died on 9 July 1993 in Bombay, India.
DiedJuly 9, 1993
DiedJuly 9, 1993
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Known for

Mera Saaya (1966)
Mera Saaya
7.5
  • Music Department(as Sonik)
  • 1966
Rekha and Sushama Shiromanee in Sawan Bhadon (1970)
Sawan Bhadon
6.4
  • Composer(as Sonik Omi)
  • 1970
Ajit Khan in Awara Badal (1964)
Awara Badal
4.6
  • Music Department(as Sonik)
  • 1964
Manoj Kumar and Sadhana Shivdasani in Woh Kaun Thi? (1964)
Woh Kaun Thi?
7.5
  • Music Department(as Sonik Ghansham)
  • 1964

Credits

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Composer

  • Aavida Maa Aavide (1998)
    Aavida Maa Aavide
    6.2
    • Composer (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1998
  • Ganga Aur Ranga
    3.4
    • Composer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1994
  • Rakhwale (1994)
    Rakhwale
    3.4
    • Composer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1994
  • Maa Kasam Badla Loonga (1990)
    Maa Kasam Badla Loonga
    4.3
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • Desh Ke Dushman (1989)
    Desh Ke Dushman
    3.8
    • Composer (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1989
  • Yari Dosti (1989)
    Yari Dosti
    • Composer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1989
  • Faqeer Badshah (1987)
    Faqeer Badshah
    • Composer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1987
  • Hamari Jung
    6.0
    • Composer (as Sonik)
    • 1987
  • Goraa (1987)
    Goraa
    4.6
    • Composer (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1987
  • Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987)
    Sitapur Ki Geeta
    5.6
    • Composer (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1987
  • Tera Karam Mera Dharam (1987)
    Tera Karam Mera Dharam
    • Composer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1987
  • Sona Mastan Mirza in Aadamkhor (1986)
    Aadamkhor
    5.1
    • Composer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1986
  • Danny Denzongpa in Chambal Ka Badshah (1986)
    Chambal Ka Badshah
    • Composer (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1986
  • Zulm Ka Badla (1985)
    Zulm Ka Badla
    5.5
    • Composer (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1985
  • Chaar Maharathi (1985)
    Chaar Maharathi
    4.2
    • Composer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1985

Music Department

  • Yeh Hain Basti Badmashon Ki
    • as Master Sonik
    • 1999
  • Ganga Aur Ranga
    3.4
    • playback singer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1994
  • Bhakti Mein Shakti (1979)
    Bhakti Mein Shakti
    8.1
    • playback singer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1979
  • Dhyanu Bhagat (1978)
    Dhyanu Bhagat
    6.8
    • playback singer (as Master Sonik)
    • 1978
  • Play-Boy
    • musical director
    • 1976
  • Deepak Kumar in Aabroo (1968)
    Aabroo
    6.2
    • musical director (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1968
  • Mera Saaya (1966)
    Mera Saaya
    7.5
    • assistant music (as Sonik)
    • 1966
  • Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964)
    Aap Ki Parchhaiyan
    6.7
    • music assistant (as Sonik)
    • 1964
  • Pooja Ke Phool (1964)
    Pooja Ke Phool
    7.0
    • music assistant (as Sonik)
    • 1964
  • Haqeeqat (1964)
    Haqeeqat
    7.8
    • music assistant (as Sonik)
    • 1964
  • Manoj Kumar and Sadhana Shivdasani in Woh Kaun Thi? (1964)
    Woh Kaun Thi?
    7.5
    • music assistant
    • orchestra conductor (as Sonik Ghansham)
    • 1964
  • Ajit Khan in Awara Badal (1964)
    Awara Badal
    4.6
    • music assistant (as Sonik)
    • 1964
  • Rajendra Kumar Tuli and Meena Kumari in Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963)
    Akeli Mat Jaiyo
    6.4
    • music assistant (as Sonik)
    • 1963
  • Pradeep Kumar and Bina Rai in Taj Mahal (1963)
    Taj Mahal
    7.3
    • music assistant (as Master Sonik)
    • 1963
  • Raj Kapoor and Nutan in Dil Hi To Hai (1963)
    Dil Hi To Hai
    7.2
    • assistant musical director (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1963

Soundtrack

  • Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987)
    Sitapur Ki Geeta
    5.6
    • music: "Lut Liya Dil Hamara, Dil Jani", "Zamana Kaisa Zamana, Yeh Aaya Kaisa Zamana", "Yaad Kar, Woh Guzra Zamana", "Phenk More Raja, Rupaiya Uchaal Ke", "Mehfil Mein Aanewalon, Hum Salaam Karte Hain", "Hum Jo Kuch Karne Aaye Hain, Woh Karke Dikhadenge"
    • 1987
  • Sridevi, Unni Mary, and Rajinikanth in Johny Ustad (1980)
    Johny Ustad
    7.7
    • music: "Hoga Meri Jawani Ka (Hindi)", "Tere Pyaar Ka Tohfa Mila (Hindi)", "Senorita I Love You (Hindi)", "Jangal Ka Ek Phool Hoon Main (Hindi)", "Chhedi Meri Sargam (Hindi)"
    • 1980
  • Bhakti Mein Shakti (1979)
    Bhakti Mein Shakti
    8.1
    • music: "Saas Meri Mangti Hai Munna, Re Sajana Tu Manghe Hai Pyaar", "Mann Tera Mandir, Ankhey Diya Bhaati, Hoton Ki Hai Thaaliyan", "Ke Ghungha Kaisa Bol Pada", "Dukh Sukh Dono Tan Ke Kapde", "Jag Tere Charnon Me Aaya Bholi Maa"
    • performer: "Jag Tere Charnon Me Aaya Bholi Maa"
    • 1979
  • Dhyanu Bhagat (1978)
    Dhyanu Bhagat
    6.8
    • music: "Mann Tera Mandar Ankha Jive Batiye", "Nee Gungha Kaisa Bol Padha", "Bandhey Nu Samaj Na Aaye", "Maa Tere Darbar", "Bebe Teri Mangti Hai Munna, Weh Sajna Tu Manghe Hai Pyaar", "Jag Tere Mandirat Aaya Bholi Maa", "Dukh Sukh Dono Tan De Kapde"
    • 1978
  • Bhookh (1978)
    Bhookh
    • music: "Kaam Karho Hah Kaam Karho"
    • 1978
  • Shashi Kapoor, Ashok Kumar, Bindu Desai, Anwar Hussain, Roopesh Kumar, Pran Sikand, M.B. Shetty, and Neetu Singh in Shankar Dada (1976)
    Shankar Dada
    6.8
    • music: "Ek Main Ek Tu"
    • music: "Garibon Ko Tum Saath Apne Milao, Amiri Watan Se Garibi Hatao", "Tune Jalwe Nahin Dekhen"
    • music: "Hai Mar Ja, Chuk Le Glass" (as Sonik Omi)
    • 1976
  • Dharma (1973)
    Dharma
    6.7
    • music: "Yaar Ki Nigha Mein", "Na Satra Se Upar Na Solah Se Kum", "Main Teri Gunaghar Hoon", "Raaz Ki Baat Kehdoon To"
    • 1973
  • Bhai Ho To Aisa (1972)
    Bhai Ho To Aisa
    5.4
    • music: "Aha! Ke Bachna Paya", "Bol Mere Gudia", "Phool Jari", "Sun Le Naagraja"
    • 1972
  • Rekha and Sushama Shiromanee in Sawan Bhadon (1970)
    Sawan Bhadon
    6.4
    • music: "Kaan mein jhumka chaal mein tumka", "Ik dard utha", "Ankhen meri maikhana", "Sun sun sun o gulabi kali", "Mera man ghabrae", "Akhiyan na mar", "Hai nazar baaz saiyan"
    • 1970
  • Deepak Kumar in Aabroo (1968)
    Aabroo
    6.2
    • music: "Jinhe Hum Bhoolna Chahe Wo Aksar Yaad Aate Hain"
    • 1968

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Sonik Ghansham
  • Died
    • July 9, 1993
    • Bombay, India
  • Relatives
    • Om Prakash Sonik(Niece or Nephew)

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  • Trivia
    Granduncle of music director Hitesh Sonik. Hitesh's father was Om Prakash Sonik of music directors Sonik- Omi fame.
  • Nickname
    • Sonik

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