How Saima Noor Became a Mother Figure to Syed Noor’s Son After Tragedy

Lahore – Shazil, the son of veteran filmmaker **Syed Noor**, has opened up about how a deep and affectionate mother-son bond developed between him and his stepmother, **Saima Noor**, following the passing of his mother, **Rukhsana Noor**.

In a recent interview with senior journalist and YouTuber Ambreen Fatima, Shazil shared heartfelt details of his relationship with Saima Noor. He recalled that after his mother’s death, he was very young and left feeling lonely. His sisters had moved abroad, while his father remained busy with film shoots, leaving him emotionally isolated.

“One day, I received a call from an unknown number. The voice on the other end asked, *‘Have you eaten?’* When I asked who it was, she replied, *‘Saima.’* At first, I didn’t believe it, but she insisted and said that if I hadn’t eaten, either I should come over, or she would bring food for me,” Shazil recounted.

From that moment onward, he started visiting Saima Noor regularly, often spending hours talking about his late mother. “I knew it must have been difficult for her to hear me talk about my mother, but she always listened with respect and patience,” he said.

Over time, their bond grew stronger. Shazil described Saima Noor as a comforting presence who supported him through grief. “She became my best friend, and I lovingly call her *Amma,* while I used to call my real mother *Mama*,” he explained.

It is worth noting that **Saima Noor is Syed Noor’s second wife**, while his first marriage was to the late **Rukhsana Noor**, with whom he had children, including Shazil.

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