From The Boston Globe · · 1m 20s
Apu Returns to 'The Simpsons' with New Voice Actor
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns to 'The Simpsons' after a decade, voiced by South Asian actor Sunil Malhotra.
In brief
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns to 'The Simpsons' after a decade, voiced by South Asian actor Sunil Malhotra. The Simpsons' Apu returns to Springfield with South Asian voice actor Sunil Malhotra after a decade-long debate over representation. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Apu's return to 'The Simpsons'
Fans were surprised when Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returned to Springfield in Sunday's episode.
Apu's absence for a decade
Apu had not been heard on an episode in almost a decade after a documentary scrutinized the effects of a white actor voicing him.
The documentary debate
Hari Kondabolu's 2017 documentary 'The Problem With Apu' sparked debate about South Asian representation in Hollywood.
Apu's return in 'The Revengening'
Apu returns in Sunday's Halloween-themed episode titled 'The Revengening' to get payback on Springfield residents.
Apu's catchphrase
Apu's catchphrase 'Thank you. Come again' was delivered in a cartoonish Indian accent by white actor Hank Azaria.
“Thank you. Come again”
Sunil Malhotra's role
Sunil Malhotra, whose voice credits include 'Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi' and 'The Legend of Vox Machina,' voices Apu in the new episode.
Malhotra's doubts
Malhotra expressed doubts about voicing Apu, saying it had been eight years since Apu spoke on the show.
Apu's wife Manjula
Apu's wife Manjula, previously voiced by Jan Hooks and Tress MacNeille, now has new voice actor Janina Gavankar.
Here's the gist
The Simpsons' Apu returns to Springfield with South Asian voice actor Sunil Malhotra after a decade-long debate over representation.
