Apu Debuts On 'The Simpsons'

Apu makes his first voice return on The Simpsons after 30 years.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Apu Debuts On 'The Simpsons'

Apu makes his first voice return on The Simpsons after 30 years.

In brief

Apu makes his first voice return on The Simpsons after 30 years. Apu returns to The Simpsons with voice actor Hank Azaria after a 2017 backlash over South Asian representation. Originally reported by Deadline.

Apu's Voice Return

Apu has found his voice again on The Simpsons after nearly 30 years.

Backlash in 2017

Hank Azaria voiced the character for close to 30 years until a 2017 documentary sparked backlash over South Asian representation.

Apu's Debut

Apu has been seen on the show but not heard since 2017 until now.

The headline

Apu returns to The Simpsons with voice actor Hank Azaria after a 2017 backlash over South Asian representation.

Read the original on Deadline

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