# Apu Returns With Voice in 'The Simpsons' Episode

Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with voiceover in tonight's episode. Hank Azaria voiced the character for nearly 30 years. A 2017 documentary sparked backlash over South Asian representation. The character has been seen but not heard since then.

https://deadline.com/2026/10/simpsons-new-apu-actor-1237167332/

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Created: 2026-11-01T13:07:14.048357+00:00

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Original source: https://deadline.com/2026/10/simpsons-new-apu-actor-1237167332/