Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row
Summary
The character Apu from the TV show The Simpsons has returned with a new voice actor, Sunil Malhotra, after nearly ten years of silence. Apu was previously voiced by a white actor, which led to criticism for racial stereotyping. The show worked with Malhotra to make the character more culturally respectful.Key Facts
- Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is a character on The Simpsons who was last heard speaking in 2017.
- The new voice actor for Apu is Sunil Malhotra, who is of Indian origin and grew up in the US.
- Hank Azaria, a white actor, originally voiced Apu using a strong Indian accent.
- The character faced criticism in 2017 for promoting racial stereotypes of South Asians.
- Azaria stopped voicing Apu in 2020 and apologized to Indian viewers.
- The 2018 episode of The Simpsons addressed criticism of the character but some remained unhappy.
- Malhotra worked closely with the show's producers to return Apu in a way that respects South Asian culture.
- Apu’s wife, Manjula, is now voiced by Janina Gavankar, replacing previous voice actors.
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