Chopra said Apu was “the bane” of her life growing up, and that she’s long found the Springfield fixture offensive. Chopra noted that many defenders of Apu argue the character has been on the air for decades with no issues. The “Quantico” star told the hosts of “The View” on Thursday that even though Apu is a beloved character, it doesn’t mean he’s a proper representation of South Asian Americans. Priyanka Chopra was recently asked about “The Simpsons” and its controversial character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon ― and she came ready with facts. It may have seemed there was never any opposition to the character before, but in reality, voices in the South Asian community have simply become more amplified over time.

Source: Huffington Post May 04, 2018 19:07 UTC