Hari Kondabolu

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.