The Simpsons brings back Apu with Sunil Malhotra voicing him, replacing Hank Azaria

Reports from Variety, The Independent and The Guardian say Apu is heard for the first time in nearly a decade, with Sunil Malhotra taking over from Hank Azaria. The items all share the same timestamp, so the exact timing of the reveal is unclear.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 10:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 19 Oct, 10:30 UTCVariety reports Apu's new voice exclusively
3. 19 Oct, 10:30 UTCThe Guardian covers Malhotra replacing Azaria

Top sources

• simpsons apuGoogle Trends
• The Simpsons reveal Apu’s new voice after nearly a decade of silenceThe Independent
• ‘A reclamation’: The Simpsons gives Apu a new voice as actor Sunil Malhotra replaces Hank AzariaThe Guardian
• The Simpsons Reveals Apu's New Voice — See Who's Replacing Hank AzariaTVLine