It Runs In The Family: Sara Shahid and Nayum Faruki

Lahore-based designer Sara Shahid and her 18-year-daughter Nayum share their bond

Lahore-based designer Sara Shahid and her 18-year-daughter Nayum, who is currently studying media and theatre in NYC, share an enviable bond. Nayum happens to be in Lahore these days due to the Covid-19 outbreak. This week , the two spoke to TEdit about adventure,  shared memories and more.

What inspires you the most about each other?

Sara: Her patience, her will and positivity.

Nayum: The way my mother takes care of everyone she cares about.  She is truly so nurturing and it inspires me every day.



What trait of your mom/daughter encourages you?

Sara: She gives me very sound advice.

Nayum:The way that she handles high pressure situations she manages to always be able to behave in an organised and clear headed way.

What is your favourite memory of each other?

Nayum: I just love when we take out time to do something together. Just going to get our nails and hair done together since I was a kid. It’s a mother daughter bonding activity that I truly cherish.

Sara: I love going on drives with my daughter, where we both sing at the top of our lungs.

What’s the best thing about being a part of your family?

Nayum: The enormous supply of love that we all have for each other.

Sara: The unconditional support we have for each other.

Is there anything that you wish had been different between you two or that you would still like to change?

Nayum: Nope.

Sara: Not a thing.

What is the one thing you love about each other?

Nayum: Just being around her.

Sara: She’s mine how can there be anything I don’t love about her.



Describe each other in three words:

Sara: Kind-hearted, motivated and fair.

Nayum: Generous, caring and brave.

What is the most adventurous thing you have done together?

Nayum: We once went sledding off of a mountain and mama was terrified!

Sara: Exactly what my daughter said, it was an open air roller coaster at the top of a mountain in France. The kids loved it, but I was so scared.

How are your personalities similar?

Nayum: We just get each other.

Sara: What she said.

Do you think you are your mom’s favourite child?

Nayum: Of course.

Do you have a favourite child?

Sara: Out of my daughter and son I have one favourite daughter and one favourite son.

I can’t live without my daughter/my mother because…

Sara: She’s my support system.

Nayum: The strength she gives me.