The Simpsons Returns Apu with New South Asian Voice After Nearly Ten Years
The Simpsons revived the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon after nearly a decade, featuring him in the October 18 episode "Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening." Previously voiced by Hank Azaria, Apu is now voiced by Indian American actors Sumit Malhotra and Janina Gavankar, reflecting a response to past criticism over racial stereotyping. The character's return marks a notable shift toward more culturally authentic representation following controversy and reduced appearances since 2018.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: wion, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 20 Oct, 07:08 am. Other outlets followed.