The Simpsons' Apu was removed from the series because he represented a negative racial stereotype of South-Asian people.

The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria has explained why he stepped away from voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on the show. The long-running animated series came under fire after the release of 2017 ...

The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria has explained in a new interview why he chose to step back from voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon following controversy surrounding the character. Azaria voiced ...

converted to a Kwik-E-Mart to promote "The Simpsons Movie" opening next month, July 2, 2007 in New York City. Credit: michael nagle / Getty Images Hank Azaria's done with Apu Nahasapeemapetilon ...

“The Problem With Apu,” looks at the character of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on “The Simpsons” -- a convenience store owner… Ted Cruz stopped by the Buzzfeed offices to prove his was the ...

Even the ones he no longer voices, like Apu and Carl. Here is a list of some of Azaria's best characters on The Simpsons.

A 17-year-old ... he’s never even seen The Simpsons but knows what Apu means. It’s practically a slur at this point. All he knows is that is how his people are thought of and represented to ...

Simpsons writer, producer and erstwhile showrunner Mike Reiss confirmed in 2018 that the sitcom had decided to retire Apu. In a new discussion on the topic, Azaria has told the Pablo Torre Finds ...