Most Indian Americans Appreciate Hank Azaria’s Regret for Voicing the Character of Apu on ‘The Simpsons’

Some felt there was no need for apology because Aup was ‘funny, often irreverent, but never mocking’

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Comedian Hari Kondabolu

.@HankAzaria is a kind & thoughtful person that proves that people are not simply “products of their time,” but have the ability to learn & grow. Nothing. But. Respect. https://t.co/e6RmHr2bY9
— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) April 12, 2021

The “Apu Controversy” is not real. Racism isn’t “controversial,” it’s a constant. Unless you think People of Color finally standing up for themselves is “controversial.”

However, I suppose a word like “controversy” is more clickable than “comeuppance.”
— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) April 12, 2021

Aseem Shukla, co-founder Hindu American Foundation

Unpopular opinion among Indian Americans: I like Apu and always have. Found @HankAzaria’s character to be funny, often irreverent, but never mocking. But many don’t agree. So if Azaria wants to talk to Apu’s community, @hinduamerican is listening 😃 https://t.co/pmZAAwEsV2
— Aseem Shukla (@aseemrshukla) April 14, 2021

Jitesh Manu, Canada-based labor lawyer

Gaurav

We are cool @HankAzaria but thank you for stopping it pic.twitter.com/xN3Szz96V6
— Gaurav (@gvedak) April 13, 2021

Kanishka Chakrabarti

@HankAzaria you know, I started watching the Simpsons when I was 9 (I am in my mid 30s)…and I shudder to think of the incredibly sensitive times we live in…I feel sorry for the kid too…thinking how he will deal with much tougher predicaments life has to offer. pic.twitter.com/F3hADhgr8j
— Kanishka Chakrabarti (@kanishkaspeakin) April 12, 2021

And btw, you don’t have to apologise to me. And that holds true for the Blue Raja as well 🙂

@HankAzaria

@HankAzaria you know, I started watching the Simpsons when I was 9 (I am in my mid 30s)…and I shudder to think of the incredibly sensitive times we live in…I feel sorry for the kid too…thinking how he will deal with much tougher predicaments life has to offer. pic.twitter.com/F3hADhgr8j
— Kanishka Chakrabarti (@kanishkaspeakin) April 12, 2021

Mehr, South Asia & Middle East editor @restofworld, covered Pakistan for @nytimes and made films for @vice

Nicky Kumar

The “Legacy” of Apu is a complex one and no one can assume everyone has had the exact same struggles with that legacy. But this is *fuckin cool* from Hank Azaria. Proof that you can truly take time to learn how ppl feel, listen, remove your own ego, understand, and empathize. https://t.co/hDsIT3CoSL
— Nicky Kumar (@Naquicious) April 13, 2021

Juvin Gonsalves

Nah mahn. Im Indian and i think Its funny as hell. I love the work he did on it. Hank Azaria rocks.

Shefali S. Kulkarni

T(Hank) you Hank Azaria https://t.co/hKfocNy1iB
— Shefali S. Kulkarni (@shefalikulkarni) April 12, 2021

Sharmila Chowdhury

For goodness sake!! There’s nothing wrong with Apu. Stop making everything ‘racist’ when its not. I’m of Indian origin & I liked Apu. Good to have Indians represented on Simpsons. @HankAzaria please retract your apology. You did a great job. Many Indians have Apu’s accent – fact.

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For goodness sake!! There's nothing wrong with Apu. Stop making everything 'racist' when its not. I'm of Indian origin & I liked Apu. Good to have Indians represented on Simpsons. @HankAzaria please retract your apology. You did a great job. Many Indians have Apu's accent – fact
— sharmila chowdhury (@sharmilaxx) April 13, 2021

Amitabo_Buddha

Why the need to apologise @HankAzaria ? You did a better #Apu than I can do as born Indian. It’s humour, comedy. There’s no malice or ill-intent. We miss you.

Swapnil Karandikar

Replying to @harikondabolu and @HankAzaria. I hope you and the 10 Indians bothered by this are happy. Next time use your time for something that actually helps society.

I hope you and the 10 Indians bothered by this are happy. Next time use your time for something that actually helps society.
— Swapnil Karandikar (@s1lence_d0good) April 13, 2021

BobbyKevin

@HankAzaria how about coming to #India and apologize. That’s Lame

@HankAzaria how about coming to #India and apologize. That's Lame
— bobbykevin (@bobbykevin07) April 13, 2021

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