Apu
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Hamilton employs colourblind casting, but that only does disservice to the idea of true representation
•The trouble of a colourblind production might not be the casting itself but the fact that the casting may still erase the reimagined characters’ identities
The Simpsons star Hank Azaria reveals he will no longer voice Apu in sitcom amid racism row
Fp Staff •The Simpsons' Hank Azaria has stated he has stepped down from his role of Apu. However, the show has not yet released an official statement regarding the same.
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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas get The Simpsons treatment as artist recreates wedding photos
Fp Staff •Priyanka Chopra had earlier said that the character of Apu had become the bane of her life as many questioned her why she didn't speak or behave similarly
Argentinian channel Cronica TV issues bizarre welcome to Narendra Modi, claims 'Apu Arrived' as PM arrives in Buenos Aires
Fp Staff •Cronica TV displayed the image of Apu from The Simpsons with the caption "Apu Arrived" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Buenos Aires.
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 to drop Indian character Apu from show following racism row, confirms producer
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Indians still vote on communal lines, suggests survey; upper caste voters most mistrustful of leaders outside own community
Indiaspend •A majority of Indians prefer political leaders from their own caste, tribe or religion, according to a 2018 study, indicating how identity politics plays a significant role in state and general elections
Priyanka Chopra on The Simpsons' Apu controversy: 'He was the bane of my life'
•Priyanka Chopra is the latest celebrity to react on the controversial character Apu from The Simpsons.
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.