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Apu is heard again on The Simpsons, with Sunil Malhotra voicing him
Sunil Malhotra, whose credits include Grey's Anatomy, voices Apu in the Halloween episode, where Manjula returns too; the reveal takes some patience.
On air: Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell on BBN This MorningPublished
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- First reported by Variety: “‘The Simpsons’ Surprise: Apu Is Heard for the First Time in Nearly a Decade, as Sunil Malhotra Takes Over for Hank Azaria (EXCLUSIVE)”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 9:07 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.
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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVariety has the exclusive: Apu is heard on The Simpsons for the first time in nearly a decade, and Sunil Malhotra is the new voice.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe's got credits on Grey's Anatomy and The Legend of Korra, and he's back in the Halloween episode, alongside Manjula, voiced by Janina Gavankar.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI assume the pitch was, he's been gone nearly a decade, so let's hide his face for the comeback.
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