Syamsul Yusof's mother Datin Patimah Ismail expressed her sadness over the challenges her son is currently going through.

The controversial director officially divorced Ira Kazar on Thursday (Sept 5) with one talak. The divorce comes less than two years after he tied the knot with Ira.

It is difficult for Patimah to see Syamsul going through this difficult phase of his life alone.