Thanks for the info guys as it was very helpful.

This was truly one of the most frustrating experiences I ever had. Spent all weekend working on it. Adding/removing lights, working shading, falloffs, placement etc. Change one thing can effect everything else. Main problem was that I had little experience in lighting.

Its set up okay for now and nothing Im proud of but may work out. The lines on the floor between the tube light look bad but I'll try adjusting them between shots.

I have 8 tube lights (2 of them cast shadows) 200%, ies involved, ambient 68% and various other adjustments. No soft shadows.