Biography
Omkar Prasad Nayyar (16 January 1926 β 28 January 2007) was an Indian film music composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, and musician. He is considered to be one of the most rhythmic and melodious music directors of the Hindi film industry. He won the 1958 Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for Naya Daur. Nayyar worked extensively with singers Geeta Dutt, Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, though not with leading Bollywood female singer Lata Mangeshkar.
O. P. Nayyar had recognised Kishore Kumar long before he became a popular singer. The film like Baap Re Baap (1955) is one of Kishore Kumar hits in the characteristic "O. P." style as well as the film Raagini (1958), but the relationship did not endure.
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Filmography
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Zid (1994)
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Nishchaiy (1992)
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Bin Maa Ke Bachche (1980)
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Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1973)
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Ek Bar Mooskura Do (1972)
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Kismat (1968)
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Dil Aur Mohabbat (1968)
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Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968)
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Shrimanji (1968)
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C.I.D. 909 (1967)
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Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi (1966)
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Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966)
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Akalmand (1966)
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Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)
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Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966)
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Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1966)
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Mere Sanam (1965)
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Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
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Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)
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Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)
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Kalpana (1960)
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Basant (1960)
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Jaali Note (1960)
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Howrah Bridge (1958)
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Phagun (1958)
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12 O'Clock (1958)
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Sone Ki Chidiya (1958)
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Mujrim (1958)
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Raagini (1958)
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Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
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Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957)
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Mai Baap (1957)
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Naya Daur (1957)
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Bade Sarkar (1957)
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Ustad (1957)
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Johnny Walker (1957)
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Chhoo Mantar (1956)
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C.I.D. (1956)
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Bhagam Bhag (1956)
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Naya Andaz (1956)
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Mr. Lambu (1956)
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Dhake Ki Malmal (1956)
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Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955)
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Musafir Khana (1955)
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Baap Re Baap (1955)
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Miss Coca Cola (1955)
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Aar Paar (1954)
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The Falcon (1953)
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Chham Chhama Chham (1952)
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Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1926-01-16
Deathday2007-01-28 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceLahore, Pakistan
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known As Omkar Prasad Nayyar
AwardsFilmfare Awards
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