India, May 31 -- A friend in need is a friend indeed.

While once upon a time it was Hollywood's hall of fame veteran George Clooney who was the friend in need, the actor, despite tripling down on the success and the accolades, hasn't forgotten the people who were there for him through thick and thin, before his name became an institution in itself.

Back in 2013, far long ahead of his days of struggle, George decided to pay it all back - and quite literally at that. He purchased 14 posh Tumi suitcases and filled each of them with a million dollars each. He then got down to planning a dinner party with the 14 recipients - his closest friends over 35 years - and surprised them on the spot. And if you happen to be wondering, George made sur...