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I want to see South Asian writers in the writers room: Hank Azaria, voice of Apu in The Simpsons
After The Simpsons 'Apu' controversy, Hank Azaria has recognised that there is a problem that not only needs to be addressed but also fixed.
Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Azaria, who voices Apu in the TV show said that for better representation South Asian writers need to be present in the writer's room.
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"I think the most important thing is to listen to Indian people and their experience with it. I really want to see Indian, South Asian writers in the writers room... including how [Apu] is voiced or not voiced. I’m perfectly willing to step aside. It just feels like the right thing to do to me," he said.