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Exclusive! Shekhar Suman recalls actors being exploited in film industry: ‘Today there is freedom’
Updated On: 05 June, 2026 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti Bagla
In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Shekhar Suman reflected on cinema's evolution, saying filmmakers now enjoy greater creative freedom. He also recalled exploitation in the industry and shared his views on money, calling it the biggest power in the world

Shekhar Suman (Pic/Google Images)
Amazon Prime Video’s The Pyramid Scheme is a drama about ambition, greed, and the risky world of quick money. The series stars Paramvir Singh Cheema, Ranvir Shorey, Shekhar Suman, and several others in lead role. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Shekhar Suman sheds light on transition of cinema and revealed how filmmakers are open to experimenting. He also reflected on how actors were exploited earlier.
Shekhar Suman recalls actors getting exploited
Speaking about the changing landscape of the entertainment industry, Shekhar Suman highlighted how creative freedom has increased over the years. He said, “I think the biggest advantage today is the freedom we have to tell stories. Earlier, filmmakers were often told that certain subjects wouldn't work and that films needed big stars and strong business propositions to get made. The entire system functioned that way. Today, however, there is far more creative freedom, and we can make the kind of content we truly believe in.”
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