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A song of longing and defiance, “Ranjha” is her voice against a world that won’t let her choose.
“I recently started using this lens and was blown away by its texture and exceptional sharpness. I especially love the warmth it brings to the image and the way it renders skin with a natural softness.”Kaisar Alam, Director of Photography
Lens/Camera Information
Lens series: 5/i
Focal Length: 18, 25, 32, 50, 75, 100mm
Camera: Arri Alexa35
Format: Digital
Production information:
Directors of Photography: Kaisar Alam
DOP Instagram: Kaisaralam_dop
DOP Vimeo: Kaisa Alam
DOP Email: Kaisaralamdop@gmail.com
Directed by – @sunnyrajjj
Production- @rtist91_
Postproduction- Plugin Films
Editor – Mukul Maggo
1st AC – Saurabh Rawat
2nd AC – @rohittaneja09
Gaffer – @ravi_gaffer_dehli_
Key Grip – @keygripaneesh @lightnlight
Focus Puller – @sp_singh_2414
Colorist- @rajatkatth
Rental House: Java Motion
When it came to choosing the right lens for Ranjha, Noor Chahal’s latest music video, I knew I wanted something that could elevate the visual language something that felt both cinematic and emotionally intimate. That’s what led me to the Cooke S5/i.
I had recently started experimenting with this lens, and from the very first frame, I was captivated. The texture, the warmth, the way it renders skin with such natural softness, it all felt incredibly organic and true to the emotion we were trying to capture.
The 25mm and 32mm in particular have become personal favorites. There’s a distinct character to them, a subtle magic that aligns beautifully with my visual style. They don’t just record an image; they interpret it, adding depth and nuance that’s hard to replicate.
Pairing the Cooke S5/i with the Alexa 35 was a deliberate choice. We weren’t just aiming for a polished look, we wanted the visuals to breathe, to feel alive, to carry the emotional weight of the song. This combination gave us exactly that. The results were stunning, rich, cinematic frames that felt both timeless and Perfect.
In the end, Ranjha became more than just a music video. It was a visual poem — and the lens played a pivotal role in shaping its soul.
Kaisar Alam | Director of Photography
