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‘A reclamation’: The Simpsons gives Apu a new voice as actor Sunil Malhotra replaces Hank Azaria
Source: The Guardian · Published
It’s been eight years since the character last spoke. ‘It truly IS his homecoming,’ Malhotra says After years of silent appearances, The Simpsons has given longstanding character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon a new voice. American actor Sunil Malhotra, who moved to the US from India as a child, made his first appearance on the animated TV show as Apu on Sunday night. Continue reading...
Key points
- It’s been eight years since the character last spoke.
- ‘It truly IS his homecoming,’ Malhotra says After years of silent appearances, The Simpsons has given longstanding character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon a new voice.
- American actor Sunil Malhotra, who moved to the US from India as a child, made his first appearance on the animated TV show as Apu on Sunday night.
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