INDIA: Claypaky lighting fixtures continue to feature prominently across India’s entertainment industry, with a range of the manufacturer’s luminaires helping shape the visual identity of several recent music videos and feature films. Lighting Designers Imran Shaikh and Naresh Bhutedia of Light Craft & Sound Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai deployed an extensive selection of Claypaky fixtures across multiple high-profile productions spanning music, cinema and live performance.

Naresh Bhutedia served as Lighting Designer for singer-songwriter Anuv Jain’s music video Arz Kiya Hai and the feature film Deva, utilising Claypaky luminaires to create distinctly different visual environments tailored to each production.

For Arz Kiya Hai, which combines studio and live performance sequences, Bhutedia specified 15 Claypaky Tambora fixtures alongside 10 Sharpy X Frame luminaires to complement the intimate tone of the ballad. “The approach was minimal yet emotionally immersive,” he explained. “We used Claypaky fixtures to create soft, atmospheric looks that complemented the music style. The precision in beam control and color consistency helped us achieve clean transitions and subtle mood shifts without overpowering the artist’s presence on stage.”

For the crime drama Deva, the lighting design shifted towards a more energetic visual language, with 40 Sharpy X Frame fixtures delivering dynamic aerial effects and high-impact beam work. “The requirement was more dynamic and high-energy, and Claypaky lights were instrumental in delivering sharp beams, fast movements and impactful aerial effects,” Bhutedia said. “The reliability and output of the fixtures allowed us to execute complex cues seamlessly, especially during high-intensity sequences.”

Reflecting on both productions, he added that the fixtures provided the versatility required to transition between cinematic subtlety and concert-style intensity. “They gave us the flexibility to move between cinematic, soft looks and powerful concert visuals with ease.”

Lighting Designer Imran Shaikh also relied extensively on Claypaky fixtures across several recent film productions, including the music video Bijuria from the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, the musical romance Saiyaara and the title track of Son of Sardaar 2.

For Bijuria, Shaikh specified 30 Claypaky Mythos and 25 Sharpy X Frame fixtures to create an atmospheric visual aesthetic. “The lighting approach was rooted in creating a rich, atmospheric visual tone,” he noted. “Claypaky fixtures helped us achieve precise beam control and smooth color transitions, allowing us to enhance the depth and mood of the frames while maintaining a cinematic aesthetic.”

The larger-scale production Saiyaara employed 116 Mythos, 56 Volero Wave and 24 Tambora Flash fixtures to deliver expansive lighting effects suited to the film’s energetic musical sequences. “The scale and energy of the project required powerful output and dynamic versatility,” Shaikh reported. “Claypaky lights played a key role in delivering strong beams, wide coverage and fast movements, which were essential for executing large-scale sequences and high-impact visuals. Their reliability during long shooting schedules was especially valuable.”

Meanwhile, the title track for Son of Sardaar 2 utilised more than 70 Mythos fixtures to create stylised cinematic looks across a variety of shooting environments. “The focus was more on stylized visuals and controlled lighting environments,” said Shaikh. “Claypaky fixtures allowed us to craft clean, defined looks with excellent color consistency, helping us maintain continuity across different setups and shooting conditions.”

Summarising his experience across the productions, Shaikh concluded that the lighting systems “gave us the flexibility to move seamlessly between subtle, mood-driven lighting and bold, performance-oriented visuals.”