The Simpsons faced some major controversy a few years ago over the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and the representation of ...

Hank Azaria discussed his decision to retire from voicing Apu on FOX's The Simpsons and how the character was used by others ...

Simpsons writer, producer and erstwhile showrunner Mike Reiss confirmed in 2018 that the sitcom had decided to retire Apu. In a new discussion on the topic, Azaria has told the Pablo Torre Finds ...

The Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has been silent for nearly a decade after being criticised for perpetuating harmful stereotypes. The Indian convenience store worker is considered ...

it just really makes me sad," Azaria says Hank Azaria has outlined what he thinks is “the right thing to do” amid controversy over his Simpsons character Apu. Appearing on The Late Show with ...

His oft-repeated contention is that Apu's positive, nuanced portrayal in the past absolves the show of any guilt. Two of the top creative forces behind The Simpsons can't see what's wrong here.

The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria has explained why he stepped away from voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on the show. The long-running animated series came under fire after the release of 2017 ...

People will say comments still to this day, ‘Why can you do [Italian Simpsons character] Luigi and that’s not offensive? Why can you talk like [stereotypical hick character] Cletus and that’s not a ...

A 17-year-old ... he’s never even seen The Simpsons but knows what Apu means. It’s practically a slur at this point. All he knows is that is how his people are thought of and represented to ...