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The Simpsons’ Hank Azaria issues grovelling apology for playing Apu and calls character ‘practically a slur’

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ACTOR Hank Azaria has apologised for the Indian character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on The Simpsons after plenty of negative backlash.

Emmy-award winning actor and comedian Hank discussed the controversy around his character on the much-loved animated comedy series.

On the Armchair Expert podcast, Hank expressed his “need to go around to every single Indian person in this country and personally apologise”, after his portrayal of Apu.

Hosted by Dax Shepard and Indian American star Monica Padman, the actor opened up about the negative impact his portrayal of an Indian person has had as a caucasian person.

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