‘The Simpsons’ Surprise: Apu Is Heard for the First Time in Nearly a Decade, as Sunil Malhotra Takes Over for Hank Azaria (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety • 10/19/2026
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CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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