Indian Men - Parasocial Bonds With Creators & Fictional Characters

#Journorequest: Indian men who've had parasocial relationships Hi Connections, I'm working on a feature about Indian men and the emotional connections they form with people they've never met—YouTubers, influencers, actors, musicians, athletes, streamers, podcast hosts, even fictional characters. I'm interested in stories where the relationship felt genuinely meaningful: perhaps someone got you through loneliness, influenced major life decisions, shaped your idea of masculinity, or felt like a friend despite never knowing you existed. The piece isn't about mocking parasocial relationship. It's intended to understand why these relationships matter and what they reveal about modern male loneliness, intimacy, aspiration, and identity. Happy to speak anonymously. Please comment or DM if you'd be willing to share your experience.