Apu Returns in Latest ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Episode With Two New Voice Actors
The character Apu from "The Simpsons" has returned in the latest "Treehouse of Horror" episode after being silent for nearly a decade. The role is now voiced by Indian American actors Sunil Malhotra and Janina Gavankar, following past controversies over…
Billings, MT, October 23, 2026 —
Apu has returned in the latest Treehouse of Horror episode of The Simpsons after being silent for nearly a decade. Indian American actors Sunil Malhotra and Janina Gavankar now voice the character, according to the information provided about the episode.
The return follows past controversy over Apu’s portrayal as a stereotype. The show’s stated commitment to casting actors of color for characters of color is also part of the context for the new casting. The available information does not specify how the two actors’ contributions are divided, or whether they voice the character in the same episode or in different portions of it.
No episode title, release date, or details about Apu’s role in the story were provided. The information also does not include comments from the actors or the show’s producers, or explain how the character’s portrayal has changed since the controversy.
The return marks Apu’s appearance in a new episode after an extended period of silence, while the casting places two Indian American actors in the voice role. Further details about the episode and the production’s approach to the character are not available in the information provided.
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