LOS ANGELES (CNN) - If you've ever dreamed of writing a "Simpsons" episode, now may be your chance. Adi Shankar, the executive producer and showrunner for Netflix's "Castlevania," announced the "Apu ...

In a video shared by West’s Twitter account with the caption “we got love,” the Indian-American film producer says he opted not to use his real accent upon immigrating to America at age 16 because of ...

“He was the bane of my life growing up, for sure,” Chopra said about the character. “A lot of people are talking about, ‘Oh, the show was so successful for 30 years, why are we suddenly waking up and ...

“The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening doesn’t have much to say in response to criticism of the show’s Indian character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. “I’m proud of what we do on the show,” Groening said in ...

THE SIMPSONS: Homer, Marge and Apu on the Much Apu About Something episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Jan. 17 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) Credit: FOX/Getty Images ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dani Di Placido covers film, television, and internet culture. The show’s golden years (seasons 1-10), are permanently entwined in ...

The Simpsons has an issue that's getting harder and harder to ignore. Last year, a documentary titled The Problem with Apu, examining the stereotypical representation of the show's recurring character ...

“I really do apologize,” Azaria said. “It’s important. I apologize for my part in creating that and participating in that. Part of me feels like I need to go to every single Indian person in this ...

The documentary The Problem with Apu raised criticisms around Apu and the stereotypical depictions of Indian-Americans in pop culture. The Simpsons itself eventually addressed the situation back in ...

Children pause next top a poster with "The Simpsons" character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Jr., outside the 7-Eleven 'Kwik-E-Mart' in Burbank, Calif. Monday, July 2, 2007. (Damian Dovarganes/AP) I was ...