Omkara

Omkara is a Sanskrit term meaning the form of Om. The word Omkara denotes the sacred syllable Om, the primordial sound in Hinduism, considered the source of the universe and a symbol of ultimate reality. Etymologically it is derived from Om (AUM) plus karā, meaning form or shape. In religious and philosophical contexts, Omkara is used to refer to the vibrating cosmic sound and is invoked in meditation and prayer. It appears in the Upanishads and other texts, and is central to many Yoga and Vedantic practices.

Omkara also refers to a 2006 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. An adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello, the film relocates the tragedy to the rural Awadh region. The story centers on Omkara Shukla, a respected lieutenant in a political-criminal milieu, whose trusted associate Langda Tyagi and others manipulate him, triggering jealousy, suspicion and tragedy. The cast includes Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi and Kareena Kapoor, with Konkona Sen Sharma in a supporting role. The film is noted for its use of Awadhi dialogue, its musical score by Bhardwaj, and lyrics by Gulzar.

Apart from the film, Omkara is also used as a masculine given name in India, and is associated with the religious significance of the sacred syllable Om.