In 2017, Apu became the centre of a documentary, The Problem with Apu, which laid bare the harm his characterisation was causing. Since then, the character has not said a word on The Simpsons.

Former Tufts drama student Azaria brings his EZ Street Band to Rhode Island July 19 and to West Springfield’s Big E Fair Sept ...

“The Simpsons” always broadcasted around 5 or 6 o’clock in the evening when the children cable networks switched to regular programming. A lot of elements drew me to the show — the slapstick humor, ...

“This character — the only representation that we have — led a lot of kids who were born and raised here to feel non-American,” said Kondabolu. “If you don’t nip racism in the bud from ...

Hank Azaria wants to apologize to every person of Indian descent for his past portrayal of “The Simpsons” character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.

“The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening said when it comes to the controversy surrounding the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, people “love to pretend they’re offended.” ...

Kids making fun of kids who look different didn’t start the day Apu Nahasapeemapetilon first appeared on The Simpsons back in 1990, and the writers of The Simpsons weren’t the first to mock ...

Hank Azaria’s recent apology for voicing the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, an Indian-born convenience store clerk on “The Simpsons,” has launched some fascinating discussions … ...

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has once again come to the defence of character Apu, despite the recent controversy surrounding the character.

The Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has been silent for nearly a decade after being criticised for perpetuating harmful stereotypes. The Indian convenience store worker is considered ...