Actor Aaron Aziz admits to feeling lonely as children grow up

Datuk Aaron Aziz, a well-known actor, has opened up about the quiet emptiness he feels as his children mature and embark on their independent lives. The 50-year-old performer shared that the house, once filled with the lively presence of his children, now feels different as his three children have their own commitments, including studying overseas.

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If you look at my Instagram, I have shared about it. Lonely, knocking on the room calling for brother, there's no one, knocking on the room calling for sister, there's no one. But this is all part of the growing process.

Aziz noted that his social media often reflects this sentiment, with moments like calling out for his children and receiving no response. He accepts this as a natural part of growing up, acknowledging the reality that parents eventually face when their children leave to build their own futures. "So in the end, it's just us and our spouse left. That is a reality that I think all parents will go through," he said.

He revealed this during the launch of his new drama, Bidadari Tanpa Syurga. The Singapore-born actor mentioned that his demanding career helps to fill the void when his children are not around full-time. One child is studying in the UK, another in the US, and the third is preparing for full-time boarding school. "That's why I'm still busy working," he explained.

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No matter what, in the end, we will be left alone. The children are grown up, no matter what, they will go out and find their own lives. So in the end, it's just us and our spouse left. That is a reality that I think all parents will go through.

Aziz finds comfort in his work, believing it's a way for God to manage his feelings of loneliness. "If I were the type to go straight home after work and stay there all the time, I might feel the loneliness more," he said. "So I believe God is the best planner and perhaps He arranged my life this way to fill the existing void."

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That's why I'm still busy working. One child is in the UK, another is in the US, and another is about to enter boarding school. My wife is also busy flying here and there.

Reflecting on his career, Aziz recalled the sacrifices he made early on, prioritizing work to build his career and provide a better life for his family. He admitted to missing significant moments in his children's growth due to his demanding schedule. "At first, I worked a lot because I wanted to build my career and ensure my family had a good life. There was a time my wife called and told me, 'Your child has started walking,'" he recounted.

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So when I get home, there are indeed times when I feel lonely because the atmosphere is not the same as before. I think maybe that's why God keeps me busy.