Actor stops playing immigrant Indian convenience store owner following years of controversy and accusations of racismSimpsons actor Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice character of ApuThe Simpsons actor Hank Azaria has said he will no longer be voicing the character of Apu, following years of controversy and accusations of racism. Azaria lends his voice to numerous characters in the long-running show, including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum and Comic Book Guy. The Simpsons spin-offs we most want to see Read more“We all made the decision together ... We all agreed on it. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Hank Azaria has said he will no longer voice the Simpsons character Apu. Photograph: Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe controversy intensified in 2017 following the documentary The Problem With Apu, written by and starring comedian Hari Kondabolu.

Source: The Guardian January 18, 2020 07:30 UTC