NEW YORK – The Simpsons actor Hank Azaria has been dubbing the voice for character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. While talking with Stephen Colbert on ‘The Late Show’, the actor said that he would be fine with the decision of giving up the role of Apu and replaced by any Indian or South Asian actor and saying it will result in more ‘inclusion’ in the sitcom’s writing room.
The viewers of Simpsons were not happy with the recent representation of Apu, which has the potential to create a negative perception for Asians.
Azaria stated, “I think the most important thing is to listen to Indian people and their experience with it.”
He added, “I really want to see Indian, South Asian writers in the writer’s room, genuinely informing whichever direction this character takes.”
The actor expressed his views in the showing says that, “I’m perfectly willing to step aside. It just feels like the right thing to do to me.”
Azaria was concerned for the fact that Apu had caused any kind of harm and suffering to the viewers and it was ‘disturbing’ to him.
He also told that it was upsetting for him personally and professionally that anyone was being subjected based on the recent episode. The actor hopes that adding different races will bring diversity and positivity.
