Apu Returns to 'The Simpsons' After 9-Year Absence

The character Apu from 'The Simpsons' has reappeared after being removed due to a discussion about racial stereotypes.

Consensus

• Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returned to The Simpsons in a new episode released on October 18.
• The character had been absent from the show since 2017.
• Apu's return followed criticism over racial stereotypes associated with the character.
• The character is now voiced by Sunil Malhotra.
• Sunil Malhotra is of Indian descent and was raised in the United States.

Points of divergence

• Apu was completely removed from the show for nine years and only appeared in the background without speaking. — meduza
• The character was 'cancelled' in 2017 and his use was discontinued due to racial prejudice criticism. — tg_tass_agency
• Hank Azaria, a white actor, originally voiced Apu and imitated an Indian accent. — meduza
• The episode was prepared under secrecy and the show's executive producer Matt Selman said they wanted to bring Apu back 'the right way'. — tg_tass_agency

Coverage (3 sources)

• «The Simpsons» returned Apu nine years after the scandal surrounding the Indian image — РИАМО
• In 'The Simpsons' the character Apu appeared again, who was removed due to a discussion about racial stereotypes. Now he will be voiced by an actor of Indian origin — Meduza
• "Cancelled" nine years ago character Apu returned to "The Simpsons". Image of Indian immigrant stopped being actively used... — ТАСС (Telegram)

Key entities

• Variety
• Simponakh
• Sunil Malhotra
• USA
• Life
• Emergency Medical Services
• Apu Nahasapimapeetilon
• Hank Azaria
• Kwik-E-Mart