Friendship formed in the glamour industry comes with mutual

In the words of Mohit Chauhan, “Friendship formed in the glamour industry comes with mutual benefits, which is nice, but it is not the real deal.” This saying speaks with the quiet force of truth, one that has echoed through the ages under many different guises. It reminds us that the bonds forged in places where ambition burns bright and fame glitters often shimmer only on the surface. Beneath that sheen lies the fragile scaffolding of convenience — alliances made not of love, but of gain. Such friendship, though sweet to the taste for a time, dissolves when the feast of fortune ends.

In ancient days, the wise men of the East and West both warned of this. They said: “Gold brings guests, but poverty reveals friends.” In the glamour industry, where light and attention are the coin of worth, many walk together only while the lamps still burn. When the light fades, so too do the shadows that once stood close. This is what Chauhan means — that mutual benefit, while it may create companionship, cannot give birth to true friendship, for the roots of such a bond must be watered with sincerity, not self-interest.

Consider the story of Marilyn Monroe, whose beauty and fame once drew the world to her like moths to a flame. Surrounded by admirers, she lived in constant brightness — yet her private letters revealed the loneliness that fame could not heal. Those who called her “friend” sought her presence while the cameras flashed, but when her spirit grew weary, few remained. This tale, though old, still whispers the same truth: the glittering world of fame breeds alliances, not affections.

In contrast, think of Socrates and his student Plato — not bound by gold or glamour, but by the shared pursuit of truth. Their friendship was not for benefit but for enlightenment, not for gain but for growth. They challenged each other’s minds, sharpened each other’s spirits, and when Socrates faced death, Plato’s loyalty did not waver. Such a bond is the real deal — forged in the furnace of shared purpose, not in the market of advantage.

To live by this wisdom, one must learn to discern between the temporary glow of alliance and the steady flame of true friendship. The former flickers in the wind of circumstance; the latter burns quietly through night and storm. If you find someone who stands with you not for what you can offer, but for who you are, hold them close. That is a treasure rarer than fame and more enduring than gold.

Let every seeker remember: true friendship is not transactional; it is transformational. It asks not, “What can I gain?” but “How can I care?” In the glamour of life — whether it be the stage, the office, or the court — beware the sweetness that masks self-interest. Be not bitter when such friends depart; the world teaches through their absence what it could not through their presence.

The lesson, then, is simple and solemn: build your circle not upon the sands of convenience, but upon the rock of authenticity. Seek friends who rejoice in your victories without envy and stand in your defeats without pride. Give more than you take; love without counting; be loyal when it costs you something. For in such actions, you will find the real deal — friendship that endures beyond applause, beyond youth, beyond time itself.