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Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row

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Apu, a character from "The Simpsons," returned after nearly a decade of silence in a Halloween-themed episode[1–4, 6, 7, 9]. The character was voiced by Indian American actors Sunil Malhotra and Janina Gavankar[7]. Apu's absence from the series began in October 2017[4, 7]. The return of Apu followed a yearslong debate regarding racial representation[7].

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  1. 'The Simpsons' resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silencePublished by kmbc.com, wapt.com, kcci.com, wgal.com, wmur.com, wvtm13.com, wtae.com, wmtw.com, wbaltv.com, mynbc5.com, wyff4.com, wjcl.com and 82 more ·
  2. After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voicePublished by japantoday.com, abcnews.com, coastreporter.net, mymotherlode.com, airdriecityview.com, prpeak.com, manilatimes.net, sitkasentinel.com, nbcnews.com, netscape.com, netscape.com, timescolonist.com and 23 more ·
  3. Apu returns to The Simpsons with real Indian-US voicePublished by perthnow.com.au, thewest.com.au, newcastleherald.com.au, thecourier.com.au, examiner.com.au, dailyadvertiser.com.au, naroomanewsonline.com.au, westernadvocate.com.au, edenmagnet.com.au, bordermail.com.au, goulburnpost.com.au, singletonargus.com.au and 15 more ·
  4. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a new voice after 8-year absencePublished by wtov9.com, 13wham.com, kval.com, nbc16.com, kfdm.com, nbcmontana.com, fox11online.com, news4sanantonio.com, wgxa.tv, fox56.com, weartv.com, cbs12.com and 12 more ·
  5. Nach Rassismusvorwürfen: „Die Simpsons“-Kultfigur Apu spricht wiederPublished by cz.de, rnd.de, goettinger-tageblatt.de, lvz.de, op-marburg.de, kn-online.de, haz.de, dewezet.de, ln-online.de, maz-online.de, neuepresse.de, landeszeitung.de and 3 more ·
  6. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voicePublished by cp24.com, wsbradio.com, wgauradio.com, wokv.com, wdbo.com ·
  7. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' after nearly a decade: Who's doing his voice?Published by krqe.com, myfox8.com, wfla.com, mychamplainvalley.com ·
  8. ”Simpsons”-Apu talar igenPublished by dagensmedia.se, hd.se, sydsvenskan.se ·
  9. Simpsons: Apu spricht nach 9 Jahren mit neuer StimmePublished by bazonline.ch, bernerzeitung.ch, derbund.ch ·
  10. "Os Simpsons" trazem Apu de volta após quase uma décadaPublished by sapo.pt, observador.pt ·
  11. „Die Simpsons": Warum es überfällig ist, dass Apu wieder sprichtPublished by rundschau-online.de, ksta.de ·
  12. Na 8 jaar stilte: Apu uit 'The Simpsons' keert terug met nieuwe stemPublished by vrt.be, vrt.be ·
  13. Personage Apu keert terug in The Simpsons met Indiaas-Amerikaanse stemacteurCharacter Apu returns to The Simpsons with an Indo-American voice actorPublished by NOS Nieuws, nos.nl ·
  14. The Simpsons has brought back Apu Nahasapeemapetilon with a new voice actor for the first time in nine years - 21-Oct-2026nzcity.co.nz · en ·
  15. 'Thank you, come again!' Apu makes a triumphant return to 'The Simpsons'wishtv.com · en ·
  16. Apu from ‘The Simpsons’ resurrected after nearly a decade of silencereviewjournal.com · en ·
  17. 'The Simpsons' resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence | Fox Sports 1450 WVAX-AM 102.9FMwvax.com · en ·
  18. Les Simpson relancent enfin Apu après 9 ans, avec une nouvelle voixbegeek.fr · fr ·
  19. Apu vuelve a hablar en 'Los Simpson' tras años de silencionetnoticias.mx · es ·
  20. ‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silencesentinelcolorado.com · en ·
  21. The Simpsons Brings Back Apu As Irritable, Loud, And Unlikeablezerohedge.com · en ·
  22. 'The Simpsons' resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence | 100.5 The Eagle – Jonesboro, AReagle1005.com · en ·
  23. "Simpsons"-Apu talar igennyheter24.se · sv ·
  24. TV The-Simpsons Apu Returnsgjsentinel.com · en ·
  25. Apu vuelve a hablar en "Los Simpson" con nueva voz tras años de polémica por estereotipos racialesproceso.com.mx · es ·
  26. Apu Returns to The Simpsons With New Voice Actors After Years Offscreenswedenherald.com · en ·
  27. Apu de 'Los Simpson' vuelve a hablar tras casi una década de silencioelmundo.es · es ·
  28. Who Is The Simpsons' New Apu Voice Actor? The Character's Return Explainedslashfilm.com · en ·
  29. Apu se vratio u 'Simpsone': Nakon godina šutnje dobio je novi glastportal.hr · hr ·
  30. 'The Simpsons' resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence - WINDFMwindfm.com · en ·
  31. 'The Simpsons' resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence | 104.9 The Fox – Jonesboro, ARthefox1049.com · en ·
  32. After years of backlash, Apu returns to ‘The Simpsons' with a South Asian voicenbcnewyork.com · en ·
  33. Über zehn Jahre sprachlos – Nach Funkstille: Dieser "Simpsons"-Star spricht wieder!heute.at · de ·
  34. Esta personagem dos 'Simpsons' esteve uma década em silêncio mas agora voltou a aparecer... e a falarsapo.pt · pt ·
  35. Apu regresa a Los Simpson con nueva voz tras casi una década sin diálogosinfobae.com · es ·
  36. Apu se vratio u Simpsonove posle skoro 10 godina: Novi glas i šokantan obračun sa Springfildom VIDEOnaslovi.net · sr ·
  37. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC Los Angelesnbclosangeles.com · en ·
  38. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC10 Philadelphianbcphiladelphia.com · en ·
  39. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC Chicagonbcchicago.com · en ·
  40. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC4 Washingtonnbcwashington.com · en ·
  41. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthnbcdfw.com · en ·
  42. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC 7 San Diegonbcsandiego.com · en ·
  43. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC Bay Areanbcbayarea.com · en ·
  44. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC Connecticutnbcconnecticut.com · en ·
  45. Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – NBC 6 South Floridanbcmiami.com · en ·
  46. Svi komentari - Apu se vraća u "Simpsonove" sa novim glasom nakon kontroverzi zbog rasnih stereotipab92.net · sr ·
  47. Apu se vratio Simpsonove posle skoro 10 godina: Novi glas i šokantan obračun sa Springfildom - Povezane vestinaslovi.net · sr ·
  48. Apu se vraća u "Simpsonove" sa novim glasom nakon kontroverzi zbog rasnih stereotipab92.net · sr ·
  49. Apu se vratio Simpsonove posle skoro 10 godina: Novi glas i šokantan obračun sa Springfildomnaslovi.net · sr ·
  50. 'Los Simpson' resucitan a Apu tras casi una década de silencio.radioamerica.net · es ·
  51. Apu vuelve a 'Los Simpson' tras su marcha en 2017: "Estamos entusiasmados"marca.com · es ·
  52. Erfolgsserie „Die Simpsons": Apu spricht wiedersn.at · de ·
  53. Apu regressa a 'Os Simpsons' após anos de polémica racial24noticias.sapo.pt · pt ·
  54. "Die Simpsons": Apu spricht wiederoe3.orf.at · de ·
  55. Comeback nach Rassismusvorwürfen: «Simpsons»-Figur Apu erhält nach neun Jahren Schweigen neue Stimmepartner-feeds.publishing.tamedia.ch · de ·
  56. « Les Simpson » : Apu l'épicier retrouve enfin une nouvelle voix après huit ans de silence20minutes.fr · fr ·
  57. Apu är tillbaka i ”The Simpsons”dn.se · sv ·
  58. 'The Simpsons' resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence - Medicine Hat NewsMedicine Hat Newsmedicinehatnews.com · en ·
  59. Après près de 10 ans d'absence, le personnage d'Apu fait son retour dans "Les Simpson"bfmtv.com · fr ·
  60. Erfolgsserie „Die Simpsons“: Apu spricht wiederkurier.at · de ·
  61. Zašto se Apu nije tako dugo pojavljivao: "Simpsonovi" vratili mnogima omiljenog lika i to sa novim glasomnaslovi.net · sr ·
  62. "Die Simpsons": Nach Rassismusdebatte spricht Apu wiederderstandard.at · de ·
  63. „Die Simpsons“: „Ich bin Apu“: Kultfigur meldet sich mit neuer Stimme zurückstern.de · de ·
  64. The Simpsons brings back Apu with new voice actorRTÉ News · en ·
  65. Rassistische Darstellung? Bei den „Simpsons“ hat Apu zehn Jahre geschwiegen – jetzt redet er wiederdiepresse.com · de ·
  66. Rassistische Darstellung? Bei den „Simpsons" hat Apu zehn Jahre geschwiegen – jetzt redet er wieder – DiePresse.comdiepresse.com · de ·
  67. „Simpsons“-Rassismusdebatte: Apu mit neuer Stimmeorf.at · de ·
  68. Apu se vratio u „Simpsonove“ skoro deceniju kasnije, ali sa novim glasomdanas.rs · sr ·
  69. VIDEO Nakon deset godina: Apu se vratio u "Simpsonove" - ima novi glasnaslovi.net · bs ·
  70. Posle polemika o rasnim stereotipima, Apu ponovo u "Simpsonovima" sa novim glasomn1info.rs · sr ·
  71. Apu returns to The Simpsons with a South Asian voice replacing Hank Azaria nine years after racism backlashhindustantimes.com · en ·
  72. The Simpsons reveal Apu’s new voice after nearly a decade of silenceindependent.co.uk · en ·
  73. The Simpsons’ Apu speaks for first time in nine years after race rowindependent.ie · en ·
  74. After years of backlash, Apu returns to ‘The Simpsons’ with a South Asian voiceseattletimes.com · en ·
  75. After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – Winnipeg Free Presswinnipegfreepress.com · en ·
  76. After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice – Brandon Sunbrandonsun.com · en ·
  77. After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice - Medicine Hat NewsMedicine Hat Newsmedicinehatnews.com · en ·
  78. Apu Returned to 'The Simpsons,' Voiced By a New Actorkatsfm.com · en ·
  79. Apu returns to The Simpsons nine years after race row - with Indian-American cast as new voice actorlbc.co.uk · en ·
  80. The Simpsons Has Officially Recast Apu After Controversypedestrian.tv · en ·
  81. 'The Simpsons' finally brings back Apu — after 9 years of agonizing over political correctnesstheblaze.com · en ·
  82. Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race rowmyjoyonline.com · en ·
  83. For the First Time Since 2017, Apu Speaks on The Simpsonsnewser.com · en ·
  84. Apu volvió a hablar en Los Simpson tras 9 años en silencio: por qué lo censuraron y quién es su nuevo actor de vozApu returned to speak in The Simpsons after 9 years of silence: why was he censored and who is his new voice actoreldestapeweb.com · es ·
  85. Apu retorna a 'Os Simpsons' após quase 10 anos e ganha novo dublaotempo.com.br · pt ·
  86. Apu speaks on 'The Simpsons' for first time in nearly a decadetorontosun.com · en ·
  87. 'Apu' regresa a "Los Simpson" tras casi diez años de ausenciayucatan.com.mx · es ·
  88. Nach Rassismusvorwürfen: „Die Simpsons"-Kultfigur Apu spricht wiederwz-net.de · de ·
  89. Personajul Apu a "vorbit" din nou în serialul "The Simpsons" după o pauză de aproape un deceniustiripesurse.ro · ro ·
  90. Personajul Apu a 'vorbit' din nou în serialul 'The Simpsons' după o pauză de aproape un deceniuagerpres.ro · ro ·
  91. Erfolgsserie «Die Simpsons»: Apu spricht wiedermuensterschezeitung.de · de ·
  92. I Simpson, il ritorno a sorpresa: riecco Apu dopo quasi 10 anni • Vivere San Benedetto notizie per la città e il territorioviveresanbenedetto.it · it ·
  93. Apu Returns to ‘The Simpsons’ With a New Voice Actornytimes.com · en ·
  94. Dans « Les Simpson », Apu retrouve enfin la parole après huit ans de silence, mais avec une nouvelle voixhuffingtonpost.fr · fr ·
  95. The Simpsons' Apu speaks for the first time in nine years after race rownzherald.co.nz · en ·

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