After nearly a decade of silence since his last speaking appearance in the October 2017 episode "The Serfsons," fan-favorite character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon finally spoke again on Sunday night's episode of "The Simpsons," titled "The Revengening."
Variety revealed that veteran actor and voice-over artist Sunil Malhotra, known for his work on "Grey's Anatomy" and "The Legend of Korra," is the new voice behind the iconic character.
The details of Malhotra's hiring and Apu's vocal return were kept strictly under wraps within the show's universe, with Fox withholding screeners and producers enforcing tight protocols, including non-disclosure agreements for the table read and production.
Sunday's episode also introduced Janina Gavankar, from "The Morning Show," as the new voice for Apu's wife, Manjula.
Executive producer Matt Selman confirmed that with the Kwik-E-Mart officially reopened, the entire Nahasapeemapetilon family will be featured more frequently moving forward.
Original Apu actor Hank Azaria departed the role in 2017 following the backlash that came after the release of comedian Hari Kondabolu's impactful documentary, "The Problem With Apu."