‘The Simpsons’ Surprise: Apu Is Heard for the First Time in Nearly a Decade, as Sunil Malhotra Takes Over for Hank Azaria (EXCLUSIVE)
Apu's voice returns after nearly a decade.
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Who voices Apu now?
Sunil Malhotra
Why did Hank Azaria stop voicing Apu?
The reason is not specified in the coverage
When did Apu last speak in The Simpsons?
Coverage does not yet specify
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 34.
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The change comes nearly a decade after Apu last spoke in The Simpsons. Variety reports that Sunil Malhotra is the new voice of Apu, with the character's return marked in a recent episode.
Variety, IMDb, and ScreenRant report on the recasting of Apu. The TV Cave and Toonado.com also cover the news.
Sunil Malhotra's voice brings Apu back to life in Springfield. The character's return is part of a larger shift in the show's approach to representation.
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Sources (9)
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The New Apu Makes His Debut Tonight On ‘The Simpsons’Deadline · 3h ago
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Thank You, Apu Has Come AgainVulture · 3h ago
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The Simpsons Reveals Apu's New VoiceTVLine · 3h ago
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‘The Simpsons’ Finally Gives Apu His Voice Back After Nearly a DecadeThe TV Cave · 3h ago
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The Simpsons : Apu & Manjula Are Back In Springfield With Brand New Voice ActorsToonado.com · 3h ago
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The Simpsons Officially Recasts A Fan-Favorite Character After 9 YearsScreenRant · 3h ago
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The Simpsons Reveals Apu's New VoiceIMDb · 3h ago
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