Azaria, who is white, voiced the role of the Indian American shopkeeper from show’s inception in 1989 but stood down last year
The actor Hank Azaria has apologised “to every single Indian person” for his portrayal of Apu in The Simpsons.
Azaria, who is white, voiced the role of the Indian American shopkeeper from the show’s inception in 1989 but stood down last year amid criticism of racial stereotyping. He said he was willing to be held accountable for its “negative consequences”.
