The Simpsons Shockingly Brings Back Fan-Favorite Character After a Decade With New Actor
Sunil Malhotra voices Apu for the first time in nearly a decade as the show revisits the character after years of controversy.
- On Sunday, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returned to The Simpsons after nearly a decade, speaking for the first time in the episode 'The Revengening' with voice actor Sunil Malhotra taking over the role.
- Hank Azaria voiced the character for 30 years until the 2017 documentary 'The Problem With Apu' ignited backlash over stereotypical portrayals of South Asians, prompting producers to sideline the character.
- Malhotra previously declined roles requiring him to play a stereotypical 'Hindu guy,' stating that playing such a caricature 'to be the butt of the joke wasn't something I was willing to do.' He met showrunner Matt Selman and Co-Executive Producer Cesar Mazariegos before accepting.
- Janina Gavankar debuted as Manjula, Apu's wife, on Sunday's episode, extending the series' 2020 commitment to casting culturally appropriate actors for characters of color.
- Showrunner Matt Selman said producers wanted to bring Apu back in a 'Simpsons-y way that allowed him to evolve,' expressing excitement for what Malhotra brings to the role as the character appears in future episodes.
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The Simpsons Brings Back Apu With New Voice
Sunil Malhotra voiced Apu in The Simpsons' Oct. 18/19, 2026 episode The Revengening, the character's first lines since 2017, saying the sweetest part was unleashing I AM APU! in the studio. · 19 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
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