Simpsons actor 'willing to step aside' from Apu role
Hank Azaria says he is "willing to step aside" from his role voicing Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.It follows a documentary made by Indian-American comic Hari Kondabolu that argued the Indian character is based on racial stereotypes.Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor said his "eyes have been opened" by the debate and that he never intended to cause offence.He also distanced himself from the show's controversial response.Shopkeeper Apu has been part of the long-running animation series since 1990, with Azaria adopting an Indian accent to voice him.The character is one of several voiced on The Simpsons by Azaria - he is also the voice of Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and bartender Moe Szyslak.There has been a focus on the portrayal of Apu since Kondabolu's 2...