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Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns to The Simpsons with a new voice actor
The previous production about the Indian merchant sparked debate in 2017 through a documentary released by comedian Hari Kondabolu.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- The character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has returned to having lines in The Simpsons after eight years of silence.
- Who is affected
- Fans of the series and the Indian community, who had criticized the character's representation.
- What changes
- The role is now voiced by Sunil Malhotra, replacing Hank Azaria.
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