‘Simpsons’ Producer Responds to Adi Shankar’s Claim They’ll Drop Apu: ‘Does Not Speak for Our Show’ “The Simpsons” has found a solution to its Apu problem… by dropping the character “to avoid the ...

"Simpsons" creator Matt Groening said when it comes to the controversy surrounding the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, people "love to pretend they're offended." In an interview with USA Today, ...

It’s no secret that Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is no longer a significant part of The Simpsons. The decision to sideline the character came in the wake of Hari Kondabolu’s 2017 documentary The Problem ...

Sunday night's episode of "The Simpsons" took on the controversy over a character, and not everyone thought the response was funny. Comedian Hari Kondabolu's documentary "The Problem with Apu" debuted ...

Hank Azaria addressed the controversy surrounding “The Simpsons” character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and said he’s willing to stop voicing the cartoon to make room for “something new.” Appearing on "The ...

"The Simpsons" briefly addressed Sunday criticism of its portrayal of its Indian shop owner, Apu. But a comedian who helped spark a conversation about the character calls the show's response "sad" and ...

Actor Hank Azaria has opened up on his decision to stop voicing the character Apu on The Simpsons. Speaking to The New York Times, Azaria said he was thoughtfully considering the matter for multiple ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dani Di Placido covers film, television, and internet culture. The show’s golden years (seasons 1-10), are permanently entwined in ...

After a year of controversy surrounding the character of Apu, the hit animated show ‘The Simpsons’ may soon be dropping the character from the show. The impact and lasting legacy of the fictional Apu ...