The image screaming out from the TV screens is that only over-50s, bearded Pakistani men who wear a Jinnah topi (hat) have the right to comment on religious and mosque affairs. Adil Ray/Appears in. I can just imagine white folk watching the character of Mr Khan community leader and being in absolute stitches whilst at the back of their minds thinking what a bunch of dumb pa*is even if some of it is remotely factual. Citizen Khan follows the trials and tribulations of Mr Khan, a loud-mouthed, patriarchal, cricket-loving, self-appointed community leader, and his long suffering wife (played by Shobu Kapoor) and daughters Shazia (Maya Sondhi 20122014, Krupa Pattani 20152016) and Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). In his new role as househusband, Mr Khan introduces strict new house rules, and sends his younger daughter Alia to a London Mosque for work experience. No extras. Shazia then gives birth to a baby boy named Mohammed. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Most likely to say I love being a Muslim. Also, the fiance and subsequently-wife of Amjad Malik. Read about our approach to external linking. Then he gets it into his head that his grandson has superpowers and tries to get him to predict the National Lottery results. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Five series have been shown so far. But those with an ounce of intelligence can see right through this sorry excuse of a programme, which fails miserably to assimilate Islam into mainstream British comedy. On Friday 18 November 2016, the cast of Citizen Khan made an appearance on Children in Need in a live sketch, Citizen Khan v Citizen Kane, in which they were joined by comedian Russell Kane and his family for a dance off. Bit of a coconut. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Shazia and Alia clash when Alia tries to hijack the studio session to get photos for her personal fashion vlog (which already has thousands of followers - most of them drawn to a video of Mr Khan walking to the bathroom in his underpants).Note: First series 4 appearances of Shobu Kapoor as Mrs Khan, Matthew Cottle as Dave and Nish Nathwani as Riaz. In customary Khan style, he decides to bend the truth in order to win Marina round. But then Scab takes fright at the prospect of the Khans meeting his parents. "[18], Series 3 of Citizen Khan gained an audience of around 5 million per episode, including iPlayer views. Other guest stars this series include Ronni Ancona as a chicken shop owner, Steve Furst as a council worker and Tyger Drew-Honey from Outnumbered in episode six.. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. Episode 3 (10 September, BBC One,10.35pm), Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. [22], In June 2021, Ray was in a debate on Good Morning Britain about 'woke' comedy rows, and stated that the BBC was thinking about making a Christmas Special, but conversations would need to be had about the content and 'offensive stereotypes'.[23]. Mrs Khan's mother is staying with the family. for the Press CIC What makes Citizen Khan literally cringworthy is the sordid effort BBC and Adil Ray in particular have made in depicting Pakistanis, but to me Muslims from the subcontinent in general as backward, uneducated, stingy and racist. We spoke to its creator and star, Adil Ray, to find out the secrets of the shows success and what happens behind the scenes. 27 November 2015. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle review: Move away from the mouse, Gareth Butterfield tries out a top-spec pen tablet, Alison Hammond makes surprise visit to Birmingham cafe with This Morning co-star, The popular Brummie posed for a photo with staff at Windowbox Caf, in Sutton Coldfield, BBC Peaky Blinders star Sophie Rundle teases return for the upcoming film, She could return as Ada Shelby for the Peaky Blinders film, Dunelm implementing new rule as it follows in Sainsbury's footsteps. [8], The first episode of Citizen Khan was first broadcast on BBC One on 27 August 2012, in a late timeslot of 10:20pm. Dave has big plans for the Mosque and the local community but Mr. Khan might not always. But he forgets that he'd agreed to look after his wayward niece Shabana. Presenter John Rees discussed whether the BBC comedy was stereotyping Muslims, or whether it was fun and could be laughed about by Muslims. Hes young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. But Im also developing a new comedy character, and Id love to do more live presenting. Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. She dreams of having the name Shannon and living in Solihull with her husband. He mocks Islam and non Pakistanis at any given opportunity. Mr. Khan is reluctantly accepting of his daughter's love for Amjad, but it doesn't mean he finds him any less of an idiot! He's even bought himself a new suit. Mohammed is born the same day Christians believe Jesus was born on. But Mr Khans big opportunity to hob nob with the big wigs of the Sparkhill Business Association is threatened when he has to take his mother- in- law on a shopping trip she will never forget. Kristopher Marshall (born 11 April 1973) is an English actor, starring in films, television and on stage for more than 20 years. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. The title of the show is a play on the title of the Orson Welles film Citizen Kane. 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Just be aware that behind the sickening humour, the BBC are sending Muslims an indirect message that toleration of shows like Citizen Khan and more Adil Ray-type Muslims is what British society wants in the twenty-first century. From Only Fools and Horses to Live at the Apollo we can guarantee plenty of awesome Comedy Greats.This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. Meanwhile, Naani wants the family to have a proper family photo done in a studio. He lives in Sparkhill, Birmingham along with his wife Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), daughters Shazia (Maya Sondhi) and Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). He can be frequently heard loudly clearing his throat and is notoriously cheap, always trying to find way to save money, including exploiting his kind neighbour Keith for . Citizen Khan (TV Series 2012-2021) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Edit Citizen Khan (2012-2021) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Kam Frantic . He represents the British experience with Islam. Unfortunately, Mrs Khan's friend Mrs Shafiq's husband has just died and she wants him out of the house so that she and her lady friends can have a prayer meeting. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. This is how I perceive each character to be and Ive held back generously in my depiction! Mrs Khan's on the warpath because Mr Khan's forgotten to book the wedding venue, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as he can persuade mosque manager Dave to do him a favour. I was thrilled when he said yes. We are seen as terrorists, radicals, extremists and so forth. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. Mrs Khans mother is staying with the family. [8], In April 2016, the show was condemned in parliament by Rupa Huq, the Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton, who called its portrayal of a Birmingham Muslim family "quite backward". However Mrs Khan makes a discovery that forces Mr Khan to quiz Alia about every father's worst nightmare Having been made to sleep in the car by Mrs Khan after forgetting their wedding anniversary, Mr Khan is on a mission to make amends. With the wedding being planned, Mr and Mrs Khan invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. Copyright: BBC, Upright. Khan needs to take a guinea pig, and future son-in-law Amjad fits the bill perfectly. If you follow 5Pillars, and you understand its importance in todays climate, then please support us for as little as 5 a month, it only takes a minute to make a donation. Believing her to be dedicated to her religion and studies, she's the apple of her Dad's eye - little does he know what she really gets up to! Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Dunelm will offer employees flexible working hours, it has announced. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 13 November. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. That is, until he discovers the mother-in-law may be worth some money. He becomes much keener on all things ancient and Indian after meeting Lord Anstruther, but his hopes of hob-nobbing with the aristocracy are jeopardised by Naani's sticky fingers. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. Kris Marshall. We see him catching a priceless object in the first episode. Khan meets Dave, the new mosque manager, but can he accommodate Khan's daughter's wedding?Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Black Adder: http://bit.ly/2Jyc2MMLive at the Apollo: http://bit.ly/2JEpWN9Red Dwarf: http://bit.ly/2Mc8tgZFawlty Towers: http://bit.ly/2y08RMpWelcome to BBC Comedy Greats, home to the best comedy from the BBC! Read about our approach to external linking. And of course, this is Adil Ray, the man who recently said in the Birmingham Mail that Muslim women at colleges shouldnt wear the niqab and supported BMCs initial niqab ban. While Shazia finds herself bombarded by everyone's stories of the horrors of married life, back at the house, Amjad is put in a compromising position. Carol's mystery man - who she is engaged to - has been revealed today. The real tragedy for Mr Khan is that the grief-stricken Mrs Malik is staying with them and comfort eating him out of house and home. Mr Khan embraces Christmas like never before by launching his own range of traditional halal mince pies with the help of a local business dragon. After their wedding, Shazia and Amjad live next door from her parents. Baby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. "BBC One re-commissions family sitcom Citizen Khan", "Citizen Khan gets second series from BBC despite 'anti-Islam' controversy", "BBC One - Citizen Khan, Series 2, Alia's College", "Pre-registration for CITIZEN KHAN from SRO Audiences", "Citizen Khan Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University - British Comedy Guide", "Citizen Khan Series 5 - A Khanderful Life - British Comedy Guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Citizen_Khan_episodes&oldid=1083722532. On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Lets Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. We are already perceived as a suspect community, who are failing to integrate and assimilate. The Wiki The Good Fight #5: Strength, conditioning, and dealing with the ego, After watching the Labour Files I will never vote for Keir Starmer, The Good Fight #4: Mixed martial arts, forgiveness, and being a holistic Muslim, The Good Fight #3: Kickboxing, vice addiction, and forming good habits, Humza Yousaf launches bid to become Scottish First Minister. Stuck with a loser of a husband for life. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/#comedy #comedyvideo #citizenkhan #live #livestream #comedygreats Five series have been shown so far. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. His most prized possessions are his yellow Mercedes and his Italian/Chinese-designed checked suit, which he has kept carefully ever since originally purchasing it in 1981. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Instead the masses are shown a phlegm-coughing, sexually-frustrated husband, a pestering wife, deceptive promiscuous teenage daughter and a ditzy daughter who is engaged to mentally-incapable corpse! Adil Ray in character at the red carpet premiere for Series 4 of Citizen Khan, Mr Khan meets Lord Anstruther (Peter Bowles) at Farley Manor, with Abigail Cruttenden as Virginia, Citizen Khan - Shazia Malik (KRUPA PATTANI), Alia Khan (BHAVNA LIMBACHIA), Adil Ray, aka Citizen Khan, jogs down Colmore Row as he films in Birmingham city centre, Citizen Khan (Adil Ray) getting the chance to be a station announcer for the afternoon at Birmingham New Street. Screenwriter 2 Credits. Whether you're a fan of the classics or if stand up comedy is more up your street then check out our hand picked playlists full of the funniest clips by the best performers.This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting for her recently widowed friend. When Sam - the head of a local care centre - arrives, Mr Khan is over-the-moon. A second series of 6 episodes was recorded at the MediaCityUK in Salford, Greater Manchester, from 6 June to 18 July 2013, and broadcast from 1 October to 8 November.[2][3]. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates from around the Muslim world! Meanwhile family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son in- law Amjads job promotion. Thats why it is important to invite only influential people like Councillor Javed. FAQ. W impress.press. Tidy this article up now!Write about me and my misadventures from an in-universe point of view (except on out-of-universe pages, such as ones for stories and actors), check your spelling and grammar, cite your sources, and make sure you have written clean code! Whilst I appreciate an element of racism does exist not only within the Pakistani community, but also the Bangladeshi and Indian Gujarati community (even towards each other), it is nowhere next to as blatant Citizen Khan makes out to be. Wikipedia. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. On Christmas Eve, Mrs Khan has decided to have a traditional family Christmas, their first one ever. SEARCH epguides. Includes 2013 Christmas Special, Deleted Scenes and Outtakes, Includes 2014 Christmas Special and Outtakes, 2013 Asian Media Awards, Best TV character Citizen Khan, Episode count is as of 23 December 2016 (Series 5, Episode 7), This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 06:10. And not forgetting some fantastic night shots where Birmingham looks stunning.. It was set in Sparkhill, East Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani Muslim Mr Khan (Ray), as "the capital of British Pakistan". E complaints@impress.press Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi and others. Citizen Khan; Interview with Adil Ray; . He calls Shazia ladoo and she in return calls him buhoo, they are shown to be very romantic and love each other very much. She likes to bring a different guest every week, one of her friends or my many relatives. Read before you think. The day of Shazia's wedding to Amjad finally dawns, but it doesn't get off to a great start when Mrs Khan falls out with her daughter and refuses to attend the ceremony. Her husband is rich and always away on business. T 020 3325 4288 Creators Anil Gupta Richard Pinto Adil Ray Stars Adil Ray Bhavna Limbachia Abdullah Afzal See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 43 User reviews Episodes 34 Top-rated Fri, Oct 18, 2013 S2.E3 "[12], The Independent's Arifa Akbar commented negatively on its many clichd jokes and character traits and drawing many comparisons with 1970s-style sitcoms. Citizen Khan Characters. Alia Khan (Bhavna Limbachia) Mr Khans favourite daughter, who wears the hijab, reads the Quran (in reality a magazine in disguise) and constantly on her Blackberry texting her boyfriend no doubt. Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre. Mr Khan is determined to be the impresario behind the new call to prayer at the Sparkhill mosque and sets out to hold his own X Factor style auditions. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Thats why I really enjoyed presenting The One Show., Citizen Khan - Alia Khan (BHAVNA LIMBACHIA), Mr Khan (ADIL RAY), Mrs Khan (SHOBU KAPOOR), Naani (ADLYN ROSS), Shazia Malik (KRUPA PATTANI), Amjad Malik (ABDULLAH AFZAL). Mrs Khan decides she and Mr Khan should have more 'together' time, and invites Khan along to watch her tango class demonstration. Keith (Phil Nice). Some British Muslims claimed that the show "ridicules" and "insults" Islam. Nestle has confirmed that it has discontinued Nestle Coffee Mate Light in the UK. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. London, EC4V 6AG [5] On 18 September 2013, the BBC announced that the second series would air on Friday nights in the prime time 9.30pm slot from 4 October. Mrs Khan is having a makeover and Mr Khan wants the starring role in the mosque video that Dave is making. He's kind,caring and innocent but not the sharpest tool in the box. Why go to the Maldives when theres a perfectly nice guest house in Bradford ? Shes fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband-to-be Amjad. It is the day of Shazia's hen do, and she is looking forward to having some fun with her friends. 24. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Blackadder: h. First Appearance: Krupa Pattani as Shazia, Mr Khan wants to enrol baby Mohammad at a good school and tries to take the inside track by becoming a school crossing patrol officer. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom created by Adil Ray, who plays Mr Khan. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. Anil Gupta, David Isaac and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. Having somehow got her cheapskate Dad to pay for her dream wedding, Shazia's main concern is now little baby Mo. Something went wrong, please try again later. Most likely to say - Mr Khan, community leader, they all know me and sweetie darling. The mosque is given when Mr Khan takes Mrs Bilal to a theme park with her friends. Series 3, Episode 1 is repeated on Gold on Saturday at 7:50am. Chup chup! The Independent Monitor A pathological liar, racist, rude, highly irreligious who is a proud Brit and Pakistani but rude to his guests and disrespects his mother-in-law. The Pakistan News Watch website countered "shows like Citizen Khan are essential in multicultural societies and help put all communities on an equal footing if everyone can have a laugh at everyone else's expense, then no one can claim superiority. Many of you may remember Goodness Gracious Me that was genuinely funny because it didnt particularly pick on the religious aspects of Hinduism, Sikhism or Islam; instead it expanded on the cultural stereotypes white Brits had about Asians and vice versa. Citizen Khan is a sitcom airing on BBC One. [1] In Series One, Kris Marshall starred as Dave, the manager of Mr Khan's local mosque. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. That like American Jews and European Christians, Muslims are ready to satirize their religion under freedom of expression to make people laugh? The third series of Citizen Khan will comprise six episodes, with recordings taking place at Media City Studios in Manchester from 10 August 2014 until 1 October 2014. The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. Ive saved the most important bit till the end. With the help of son-in-law-to-be Amjad, a ridiculous disguise and a spying mission, Mr Khan tries to stop Naani moving out at all costs. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Five series have been shown so far. So Mr Khan and Amjad hotfoot it to the posh country club to confront Scab's father in a sweaty sauna and give him a piece of their minds. The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Meanwhile, there are more pressing problems on the domestic front: Alia's got a boyfriend called Scab. [88][89], Series 1 to 5 are available to stream on Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile, Shazia has her friends Matt and Debbie from work. Does not include Christmas Special. Im not as bad, or as good if you look at it that way, as method actors like David Suchet or Daniel Day-Lewis. Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi) the arogant mother of Amjad who is constantly competing and putting down the Khans based on their material wealth. Mr Khan reluctantly agrees to organise Amjad's stag do, which inadvertently involves an Imam returning from missionary work. Shazia gets offers a job in India for a year, Mr Khan must get a loan. Riaz is one of the regulars at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque, and a regular pawn in Mr. Khan's plans. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Official accurate figures are released 10 days after original transmission by BARB. Mr Khan is a bigshot, a loud man, a self-proclaimed 'community leader'. Shes become a celebrity herself and she enjoys the attention. He's keeping it a secret from Mrs Khan as he's invested their pension money in it. Think before you speak. Citizen Khan follows the trials and tribulations of Mr Khan, a loud-mouthed . To retrieve it, he heads to the Community Centre's Winter Wonderland, where Dave's putting on a show about a talking snowman that may or may not be able to fly. Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus. Mr Khan is off to meet the new mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. What makes Citizen Khan literally cringworthy is the sordid effort BBC and Adil Ray in particular have made in depicting Pakistanis, but to me Muslims from the subcontinent in general as backward, uneducated, stingy and racist. What are the chances? Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. Episode 5 (24 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. By providing us with your information you are consenting to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Amjad (Abdullah Afzal). Peter Bowles, what a legend! cries Adil, who grew up in Yardley, the son of a bus driver from Pakistan and a civil service interpreter from Kenya. She lovingly calls him Budhoo meaning silly. Subscribe to our mailing list and we'll send you updates, Citizen Khan is a mockery of Islam and Muslims, To the airheads and stoners within our community who are absolutely oblivious to the socio-political reality facing Islam and Muslims in the wake of 9/11, the show may seem like a good laugh. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. He says: She loves it. Mr Khan narrates as we go back in time to the Khan's early years. 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