[1] In Series One, Kris Marshall starred as Dave, the manager of Mr Khan's local mosque. His good nature is regularly exploited by Mr Khan, to the extent Keith finds himself doing things like acting as a butler for Mr Khan. In the first episode, Mr Khan decides he wants to be Birminghams new Town Crier. Citizen Khan. Omar (Felix Dexter) Somali Muslim who speaks with a Nigerian accent. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. [13] Mark Jones of The Guardian was more optimistic, describing it as "an affable enough debut, deserving a wider audience than this post-watershed slot is likely to attract."[14]. That like American Jews and European Christians, Muslims are ready to satirize their religion under freedom of expression to make people laugh? Dave is trying to set up a children's book club at the mosque, but all Mr Khan wants to do is watch the cricket.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH. W impress.press. My point is that Citizen Khan does no justice to what a blessing marriage and wedlock is in Islam. 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. Imam Dave! Meanwhile family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son in- law Amjads job promotion. The mosque is given when Mr Khan takes Mrs Bilal to a theme park with her friends. The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? 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. Anil Gupta, David Isaac and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray. Again, aspects of this do exist. 5Pillars is the only regulated Muslim news site in Europe, Australia and the Americas. Having somehow got her cheapskate Dad to pay for her dream wedding, Shazia's main concern is now little baby Mo. 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. Wikipedia. Mr Khan has no option but to get to the cricket match to find Moeen and do whatever it takes. What are the chances? "[10], The BBC received over 700 complaints[11] following the airing of the first episode with a further 20 complaints to Ofcom. 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Whether youre Arab, Turk, African or Asian, there will always be racism and nationalism among those who are actually ignorant of Islams true teachings of brotherhood. Omar (Felix Dexter). Her husband is rich and always away on business. These are programmes with a similar premise. He says: When were between takes, I walk and talk like him. Mr Khan made an off-handed remark about an Islamic teaching only to have Imam Dave contradict him. 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. Mr Khan is off to meet the new mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. He . Mrs Khan (Sobu Kapoor) Your typical nagging wife, always has the best interest of her children at heart. The Khans believe it is because they are a bit snooty and object to the idea of having a Pakistani daughter-in-law. Could it have something to do with the fact that he has been given the honour of placing the star on top of the Sparkhill inter-faith Christmas tree? 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". DAVE (Kris Marshall) Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Shazia and Amjad have managed to get a trial day at an exclusive gym, but Mr Khan is more interested in contacting a famous Pakistani cricketer. It is set in Sparkhill, South Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani man Mr Khan , as "the capital of British Pakistan". With the wedding being planned, Mr and Mrs Khan invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party. [83] In the United Kingdom, reruns of the show air on Gold. Join Mr Khan, family and friends LIVE for their best moments from Series 1 and 2 of Citizen Khan!Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Blackadder: http://bit.ly/ComedyGreatsBlackadderLive at the Apollo: http://bit.ly/2L9SAuAFawlty Towers: http://bit.ly/2L9FRYHOnly Fools and Horses: https://bit.ly/CGOnlyFoolsAndHorsesLike us on Facebook! Most likely to say - Oh my God - Think of the shame. The respect and honour between husband and wife, the treatment of children and the compassion between siblings. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Her dream is to have the biggest wedding in the world. 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]. She lovingly calls him Budhoo meaning silly. Mr Khan is not supportive; he thinks Christmas is just an excuse for people to get ripped off and he believes the Khans have the perfect reason not to celebrate it as they are Muslims. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. 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. But once the suit goes on, it helps the illusion for me if I stay like Mr Khan. Mr. Khan tips his hat to Frank Capras Christmas classic Its A Wonderful Life, with Sparkhill taking the place of Bedford Falls and Mr. Khan, like George Bailey, facing up to the fact that his life hasnt turned out the way he planned it. Meanwhile, there are more pressing problems on the domestic front: Alia's got a boyfriend called Scab. : https://bit.ly/ComedyGreatsFacebookWelcome to BBC Comedy Greats, home to the best comedy from the BBC! Nestle has confirmed that it has discontinued Nestle Coffee Mate Light in the UK. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. While trying to teach Baby Mo how to play cricket Mr Khan discovers that his little grandson might be psychic, and immediately sets him to work picking his lottery numbers. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). However an eventful Annual General Meeting at the local mosque seems to provide a surprising solution, Episode 4 (17 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). SEARCH epguides. Kris Marshall as Dave; Harvey Virdi as Mrs. Malik; Down to Latest Season. "[16], The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. Amjad (Abdullah Afzal). Anil Gupta, David Isaac and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray. The Christmas episode got five million viewers which is a really good figure. The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. Meanwhile, Shazia has her friends Matt and Debbie from work. But then it turns out Shazia has alternative plans. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. 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 . 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, Four men jailed over Birmingham cannabis factories, Talha Ahsan family hold one-year vigil for extradited son, Farha the film that Israel doesnt want you to see. Im not going to say dont watch Citizen Khan because I admit I watch it myself! Naani (Adlyn Ross). Keith (Phil Nice). 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. Weve done some great aerial shots of Birmingham city centre and over Moseley and Sparkhill and the cricket ground. Who are the cast members of Citizen Khan? Citizen Khan follows the trials and tribulations of Mr Khan, a loud-mouthed . Official accurate figures are released 10 days after original transmission by BARB. 34 episodes (5 series), 2012 2016. 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Citizen Khan TV Series 2012-2021 30 m IMDb RATING 6.2 /10 3.3K YOUR RATING Rate Comedy The perfect and modern ways of an Islamic family. 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. How does mocking Islam console this? Molly Rainford is joining the cast of the soap. Its a great night out. Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. Her only mistake is entrusting it to Mr Khan, who promptly loses it. For instance, Citizen Khan Series 2 Episode 1 attracted overall figures of 4.53m, a consolidated share of 15.1% including 1.17 million BBC iPlayer requests. Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi, Krupa Pattani and more. Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi) the arogant mother of Amjad who is constantly competing and putting down the Khans based on their material wealth. Episode 3 (10 September, BBC One,10.35pm), Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. Citizen Khan; Interview with Adil Ray; . 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. Meanwhile, Naani wants the family to have a proper family photo done in a studio. Adil Ray/Appears in. Hold on, why am I ranting on like this? Image shows from L to R: Dave (Kris Marshall), Dave (Matthew Cottle). The Good Fight #6: Dilly Hussain is humbled on competition day! list as .csv. In a nutshell, is it really productive and beneficial for community cohesion that the BBC air such a show amidst all the misconceptions non-Muslims already have about Muslims and Asians in Britain? Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. Its a Pakistani requirement. Mrs Khan is worried because she has been doing nothing except stare into space all day. 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. 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. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Mr Khan is convinced his fun day with a bouncy Mosque and 'pin the beard on the Imam' stall will be far more popular than Dave's Women in Islam event. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow. [17], In an interview with The Guardian, Adil Ray stated "What I've intended to do with Citizen Khan is a good thing to make Mr Khan a good character, to make him universal and a communication between different communities. 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.. Mr Khan's day off from being a 'busy' community leader is interrupted when Alia fails her exams, prompting Mrs Khan to lay down the law. Naani has a solution - she's going to give them the money for the deposit. He mocks Islam and non Pakistanis at any given opportunity. The Khans pull out all the stops to impress their guests, while Alia is given permission to go to a birthday party after Mr Khan learns that it is at the house of the head of the local business committee. 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This leaves Mr Khan to sort out the mess - but in his none-too-subtle attempt to get his wife back on side, he only manages to make matters worse - then the groom goes missing and Mrs Malik makes a startling revelation. Mohammed is born the same day Christians believe Jesus was born on. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Shazia is the first girl he has dated and it shows, as he was amazed when he learnt they share the same bed after marriage. Mrs Khan decides she and Mr Khan should have more 'together' time, and invites Khan along to watch her tango class demonstration. By the second episode, broadcast on 3 September, Citizen Khan clips had gone viral. Most likely to say - Mr Khan, community leader, they all know me and sweetie darling. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates! 42. First Appearance: Zainab Akhtar as Nadiya Malik. Anil Gupta, Richard Pinto, James Carey and Adil Ray. After their wedding, Shazia and Amjad live next door from her parents. Whether its the way Mr Khan speaks to Dave or looks at Omar, it was clear from the first episode of series one that anyone who isnt a Pakistani isnt really regarded as a Muslim in the eyes of the main protagonist. BBCs Citizen Khan has to be the most distasteful genre of comedy on British prime time television, writes Dilly Hussain. 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). Khan needs to take a guinea pig, and future son-in-law Amjad fits the bill perfectly. Shazia gets offers a job in India for a year, Mr Khan must get a loan. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. [4] On 27 September 2012, the BBC announced that Citizen Khan had been commissioned for a second series. We are seen as terrorists, radicals, extremists and so forth. Mrs Khan is worried that he sounds too rough and sends Mr Khan (and son-in-law Amjad) to give him a talking to - at a pub. "[15] The debate continued for a third week, with the Yorkshire Post publishing an article by Pakistani journalist Sabbiyah Pervez appealing to her own community to "stop being so defensive and learn to laugh at itself. 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. 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! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph in 2015 ahead of the launch of series 4, Adil Ray stated that fans of the show realise it is a "big laugh out loud comedy, not a reflection of every Muslim or Pakistani family in the country."[21]. A bimbo engaged to another bimbo. Never one to miss out on a bargain, he then abuses Mrs Khans staff discount card at the supermarket to become the local nappy dealer. They are getting on famously and, after a one-to-one chat with Alia, Mr Khan suspects it won't be long before there is another Khan family wedding on the horizon. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 18 November. When she visits the Khan house, Mrs. Khan is always anxious to please her. The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. Dave (Kris Marshal) a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as ginger and gora (white) by Mr Khan. Read before you think. The Imam calls a special fast. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. 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 2012 - 2016. On top of it all it just so happens to be the Khans wedding anniversary. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. He's even bought himself a new suit. I agree to the 5Pillars' terms of use and privacy policy. Im not as bad, or as good if you look at it that way, as method actors like David Suchet or Daniel Day-Lewis. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. [8] Ray has claimed that for every complaint he had over a scene in which Khan's daughter Alia hurriedly covers her head in the presence of her father, he received ten messages from Muslims, Catholics and Jews relating to the experience of a child behaving similarly. Citizen Khan is a sitcom airing on BBC One. The series attracted a record 3.3 million viewers. Mr Khan buys a drone camera to keep an eye on the local neighbourhood and finds out that his grandson Mo is being bullied at nursery. She seems overly concerned about her wedding the guest list and caterers. Proud husband, big-hearted father and self-appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. A white Muslim convert cannot be involved in mosque issues nor can a Somali Muslim give advice on religious matters. 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. Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy' Scab. [2] The character Mr Khan had already featured in the BBC Two comedy series Bellamy's People,[3] on BBC Radio 4's Down the Line[1] and on his own online series on the BBC Comedy website. 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. Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. Mr Khan finds himself re-creating an iconic festive scene. We spoke to its creator and star, Adil Ray, to find out the secrets of the show's success and what happens. Amjad is Shazia's husband and Mr Khan's Son-in-law. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates from around the Muslim world! Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. Created by, written by, and starring Adil Ray, the show is about the titular Mr. Khan, a self-styled 'community leader' within Sparkhill, Birmingham's Pakistani community. 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[88][89], Series 1 to 5 are available to stream on Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer. Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi). Mr Khan narrates as we go back in time to the Khan's early years. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. 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. BBC One. [20], Citizen Khan has been exported to Australia, India, Russia, Bulgaria and New Zealand, spawned Christmas specials and prompted a UK-wide "live" tour of regional theaters. Naani is Mrs. Khan's mother, and a frequent thorn in Mr. Khan's side! Image shows left to right: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock), Comedy Chronicles: Utterly Buffery - The short but special comic career of Tony Buffery. He sees a chance to get his invite directly when he hears HRH might be dropping in to the city farm. Citizen Khan. Total viewers include overnight views plus views on BBC iPlayer, BBC HD and recorded catch-up services. It is the day of Shazia's hen do, and she is looking forward to having some fun with her friends. We got some new footage for this series which looks fantastic. And when the two parties collide, the wedding is left hanging in the balance. In line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off. 34 episodes (5 series) Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. Also, the fiance and subsequently-wife of Amjad Malik. Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles royal reception in Birmingham, but he hasn't had an invitation. Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. 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. 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