The Simpsons Brings Back Apu Voiced by Sunil Molhotra
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returns in the season 38 episode "Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening," with Sunil Molhotra taking over the role from Hank Azaria.
"The Simpsons" season 38, episode 3, titled "Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening," features the return of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, according to screenrant.com. The Kwik-E-Mart shopkeeper is revealed as the killer in the episode, with Sunil Molhotra voicing the character in place of original voice actor Hank Azaria.
The episode concludes by revealing that its events are a dream. It marks Apu's first appearance on the show since a brief background cameo in the season 29 premiere, "The Serfsons." Whether Apu will return permanently to the main cast is not yet clear.
Background
In 2017, Apu was quietly retired from "The Simpsons" after accusations of racial insensitivity. That year, comedian Hari Kondabolu's documentary "The Problem with Apu" featured interviews with Maulik Pancholy, Hasan Minhaj, and Aziz Ansari about being bullied with references to the character. Hank Azaria had voiced Apu until 2017.
"The Simpsons" premiered on December 17, 1989, on FOX and has aired over 800 episodes.
Quick answers
Who voices Apu in The Simpsons season 38?
Sunil Molhotra voices Apu Nahasapeemapetilon in the episode, replacing Hank Azaria.
Which episode brings Apu back to The Simpsons?
Season 38, episode 3, titled "Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening."
Will Apu return permanently to The Simpsons?
It is not yet clear whether Apu will return permanently to the main cast.