- Born
- Died
- O.P. Nayyar was born on January 16, 1926 in Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]. He was a composer, known for Naya Daur (1957), C.I.D. (1956) and Don (2006). He was married to Saroj Mohini. He died on January 28, 2007 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- SpouseSaroj Mohini(? - January 28, 2007) (his death, 4 children)
- RelativesNiharica Raizada(Grandchild)
- Gave us number of hits with music of a tonga (horse driven carriage). The clickaty-click sound was like his patent.
- Even though, Lata Mangeshkar was a top playback singer for many decades, Nayyar never used her services and opted for her sister Asha Bhosle, who sang some of her most famous songs for him.
- He is survived by his three daughters and a son.
- Granddaughter Niharica Raizada is a actress.
- Children's names are Sonia,Annapoorna (Who was reported homeless by Stardust magazine in 1987),Laxmi and son Ashish.
- Vani stated she recorded 3 songs for the film. O.P.Nayyar was happy and complemented her. Word got back to Asha Bhonsle. She was angry. She arrived at the recording studio and asked which musicians provided music to the song. Asha then got the 4 musicians removed from work.
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