How did the mother-son relationship between Syed Noor's son and Saima develop?

Director Syed Noor’s son, Shazil, has revealed how a strong and beautiful mother-son relationship developed between him and actress Saima Noor following the death of his mother.

Speaking in a recent interview alongside his father with senior journalist and YouTuber Ambreen Fatima, Shazil opened up about his connection with his stepmother and how their bond grew over time.

He explained that when his mother, the late Rukhsana Noor, passed away, he was still very young. His sisters were living abroad and returned overseas soon after their mother’s funeral. With his father often occupied with shooting schedules, Shazil said he was left feeling very alone during that period.

He recalled one day receiving a call from an unknown number. When he answered, the caller asked, “Have you eaten?” Surprised, Shazil asked who it was. After a pause, the response came: “Saima.” When he expressed doubt, Saima Noor insisted that if he had not eaten, he should either come to her house or she would bring food for him herself.

From that moment, Shazil began visiting Saima Noor regularly. He shared that he would spend hours with her talking about memories of his late mother, while Saima would quietly listen without interruption.

Shazil admitted that he was aware these conversations could have been painful for Saima, as he often spoke about his biological mother. However, he emphasized that Saima always respected his feelings and never discouraged him.

“In this way, a beautiful relationship grew between us,” Shazil said. “She would comfort me, and today she is my best friend.”

He further shared that he affectionately calls Saima Noor “Amma,” while he used to call his biological mother “Mama.” This distinction, he said, reflects both his deep respect for Saima and the continuing bond with his late mother.

Saima Noor, one of Pakistan’s leading film actresses, is Syed Noor’s second wife. His first wife, Rukhsana Noor, was a renowned writer and journalist who passed away after battling illness. Shazil and his siblings are her children.

Through his reflections, Shazil highlighted how compassion and understanding allowed his relationship with his stepmother to grow into one of love, respect, and trust — a bond that helped him through one of the most difficult times of his life.