{
  "id": 15549562,
  "title": "The Simpsons’ Apu Has Finally Spoken on the Show for the First Time in Almost a Decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/the-simpsons-apu-has-finally-spoken-on-the-show-for-the-first-time-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T02:37:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-simpsons-apu-has-finally-spoken-on-the-show-for-the-first-time-in-almost-a-decade"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the first time in almost a decade, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart owner from The Simpsons, has finally spoken on the show. Actor Sunil Malhotra, an experienced voice-over veteran known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and The Legend of Korra, has been hired to bring Apu back to life. The decision to reintroduce Apu was kept under wraps, with strict confidentiality agreements in place for everyone involved. Executive producer Matt Selman expressed excitement about how Sunil has already contributed to the role, and looks forward to more Apu in the future. Apu's return comes after Hank Azaria, who voiced the character for the first 29 seasons, decided to stop lending his voice due to the negative impact the character had on South Asian people. Apu had been pushed to the background since then, but after an idea to bring him back for a Halloween-themed episode in season 38 was conceived, Sunil Malhotra was approached for the role. In the episode \"The Revengening,\" Apu takes revenge on those who left him for dead, and in a powerful scene, he confronts the town, apologizing for being left behind. Sunil Malhotra seems satisfied with the reintroduction of Apu, and is eager for fans to see more of the character.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}