Question: Recently Om Prakash Sonik who was also known as Omi passed away. He was related to which of the following field?
(a) Music
(b) Dance
(c) Journalism
(d) Education
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 7 July 2016 Bollywood noted music director Om Prakash Sonik, also known as Omi, part of the Sonik-Omi duo, died in Mumbai. He was 77.
- He was born in Sialkot (now in Pakistan) and his family had moved to India after Partition in 1947.
- Sonik–Omi are an Indian composer duo consisting of Master Sonik and his nephew Omiji (Om Prakash Sonik).
- They provided music to nearly 125 Bollywood movies in the 1950-1980s.
- The duo are known for their work on Hindi film soundtracks.
- Some of their best-known works are Bhakti Mein Shakti, Dharma, Dil Ne PhirYaadKiya (1966), SawanBhadon, Aabroo, and Raftaar.
Reference:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/music-composer-omi-of-sonik-omi-duo-passes-away/story-qSEQKOOdTDNrUpDV20bCrJ.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/yesteryear-music-director-omi-no-more-2900942/