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The Simpsons showrunner Al Jean dismisses reports of dropping Apu's character amid racism row

One of the longest running animated shows on American TV, The Simpsons came under intense scrutiny after Hari Kondabolu's documentary The Problem with Apu highlighted the stereotypical depiction of Indian immigrants in Hollywood.

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening shrugs off Apu row: 'People love to pretend they're offended'

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has responded to the Apu controversy, saying people love to express fake offence nowadays.

Hank Azaria, voice of Apu on The Simpsons, says he is 'happy to step aside' amid racism controversy

The controversy surrounding Indian character Apu on The Simpsons received a new perspective after Hank Azaria's latest comments on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

The Simpsons showrunner responds to criticism of racist portrayal of Apu, says will 'find an answer'

The Simpsons showrunner and executive producer Al Jean has responded to the feedback surrounding a recent episode that attempted to address the controversy over the depiction of character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.

The Simpsons address Apu racism row in new episode, sparking severe backlash from fans

The Simpsons addressed the criticism of its portrayal of Indian shop owner, Apu. But the comedian who helped spark the conversation called the show’s response “sad”.

The Simpsons star Hank Azaria says the show will address Apu racism controversy following documentary

Azaria's comments come after the documentary The Problem With Apu by comic Hari Kondabolu, which explored the manner in which elements of the character allegedly reinforce racial stereotypes.

Movie Review: The Smurfs 2 a fantasy film for Smurfphiles

This season seems to be dedicated for kids. After Turbo and Zambezia, director Raja Gosnell's The Smurfs 2 is another rollicking roller-coaster hybrid-live action-cum-animated film.