Resham, the actress based in Lahore, has recently been criticized by Syednoor, a director from Lahore. While appearing on a podcast, he expressed his confusion and disappointment at why she does not consider him as her mentor.
Syednoor Contributions To Resham’s Career
According to Syednoor during the podcast, it is clear that he acknowledges Resham’s talent as an actor. He further stated that he played a big part in getting her into the film industry, where she has thrived ever since. It was through his guidance and support that Resham made her first screen appearance and started in showbiz.
Noor said he helped Resham get noticed and improved her on-screen persona. He added that this was achieved by choosing what she wore publicly and working towards building a better image for others to see while watching movies where she was featured as an actress. Noor considers all these efforts important because they helped Resham become recognized widely within the Pakistani film industry.
The Disparity In Recognition
It is known that Syed Noor feels bad about himself not being mentioned among Resham’s mentors. He compared this act with others who have been thanked several times by the actress for their input toward shaping her career, such as Ayub Khawar, whose name appears frequently whenever she speaks, but strangely enough, his own does not come up even once. Nothing hurts him more than finding out why he didn’t make it into the list of those she holds dear as teacher figureheads or role models alongside whom one can learn anything related to acting skills, etc. The situation confuses him greatly because he has no apparent reason for it.
He further said that his feelings are not motivated by jealousy or resentment but rather bewilderment regarding what could be going through Resham’s mind when she talks about her other mentor, Ayub Khawar. Noor maintains that he understands and appreciates Resham’s choice to give credit where it is due. However, at the same time, he still feels like there should have been some level of personal recognition from her towards him, considering how much they worked together during the early stages of their careers.
Thoughts On Mentorship And Influence
Syednoor also took a moment to reflect upon the intricacies of mentorship programs. And their effects on individuals who participate actively in them. He recognized that people are different, so levels of influence will always vary from one person to another. Thus, for the relationship to succeed, the two parties must have an element of gratitude. Noor’s perception was neither attention-seeking nor did he want his opinions validated; instead. It was just an expression based on true emotions experienced over time.
He concluded by saying that he is proud of what they achieved together professionally speaking since, according to Syed. Their initial collaboration had positive outcomes, which eventually helped shape Reshm’s career. These words tell us about unseen challenges faced by mentors within the entertainment industry. While at the same time painting a broader picture. How much input can go unnoticed or wrongly perceived before realization sets in afterwards? Finally, these reflections highlight the complexities surrounding mentorship programs and their subjective nature and association with the recognitions given.
