Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is a recurring character in the American animated television series The Simpsons. He is an Indian immigrant proprietor who runs the Kwik-E-Mart, a popular convenience store in Springfield, and is known for his catchphrase, "Thank you, come again". [1]

Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Jr., also known as Apu Du Beaumarchais, [11] Slime Q. Slimedog [12] and Steve Barnes, [13] is the operator of the Kwik-E-Mart. He is a recurring character in The Simpsons. He is an immigrant from India, and as such, speaks with a strong Indian accent.

Apu is the only non-Simpson family playable character in the video game The Simpsons: Hit & Run, and his standard vehicle is a yellow version of his Pontiac Firebird called "Longhorn" (in the original TV series his car is shown red).

Nov 6, 2017 · For years Apu Nahasapeemapetilon was the only person of South Asian descent depicted on US TV at all – a problem because he is a broad stereotype whose clownishness is his singular purpose. He...

Apr 9, 2018 · In 2017, comedian Hari Kondabolu wrote and starred in a documentary called The Problem with Apu in which he examined the cultural significance of The Simpsons character Apu...

Sep 15, 2022 · When The Simpsons essentially retired the character of Apu Nahasapeemapetilan a few years ago, viewers were understandably curious about whether the show permanently killed off the supporting star in the process. Apu has been a …

Mar 1, 2025 · Intelligent, kind-hearted, hard-working, one of the best Simpsons characters and one of Homer's only friends that isn't an alcoholic, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon was featured in some of the best classic Simpsons episodes before he was written off the show in 2018.

Oct 29, 2018 · The Simpsons' Apu controversy has finally come to a head, with the showrunners of animated series considering officially retiring the character. This followed after years of protest regarding Apu's character from Indian-American advocacy groups.

Dr. Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Ph.D. Jr. is a recurring character from The Simpsons who appears in "The Problem with a Poo", with the whole episode being a reference to the 2017 documentary film, The Problem with Apu, which focused on the controversies surrounding Apu being a racial Indian stereotype.

Dr. Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Ph.D. Jr. is the possum operator of the Kwik-E-Mart. He was an immigrant from India, and as such, speaks with a strong Indian accent. He was voiced by Hank Azaria.