Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Read about our approach to external linking. Riaz (Nish Nathwani). We are already perceived as a suspect community, who are failing to integrate and assimilate. She seems overly concerned about her wedding the guest list and caterers. So when Mrs Khan suggests inviting the Parvez family, Mr Khan is faced with an important decision to make. TV sitcom. 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. My point is that Citizen Khan does no justice to what a blessing marriage and wedlock is in Islam. Mr Khan already has something planned - he's opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street. Originally from Pakistan, Mr Khan is very proud to live in Britain. Omar (Felix Dexter). 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. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. 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. Dave (Kris Marshal) - a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as "ginger" and . For Mr Khan, the fewer the guests the better. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 13 November. [8] He has stated that his influences came from comedies such as Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers that were aimed at family audiences, and he desires for families of all backgrounds to be able to see elements of Khan's character in their father figure. 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[30] 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. But holidays cost money plus there's Shazias honeymoon to pay for. That like American Jews and European Christians, Muslims are ready to satirize their religion under freedom of expression to make people laugh? And I find that if I talk to the director like him, bossing people about, things get done quicker!. Most likely to say - Oh my God - Think of the shame. And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. The CNNs embarrassing attempt at explaining Muslim red pill and Akh-right Sam Smith, Satanism, the woke agenda and the war on organised We use encrypted SSL bank grade security and don't store any of your financial details. He's young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. Having originally briefly visited the family from her home in Pakistan, Naani's now a permanent fixture in the house. Her only problem is trying to get her cheap skate Dad to pay for it. T 020 3325 4288 Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. "Chicken Shop". [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". "[18], Series 3 of Citizen Khan gained an audience of around 5 million per episode, including iPlayer views. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates from around the Muslim world! In other households, the men do all of that with exception to the decision making and calling the shots yes, women do wear the trousers in some Muslim households! 42. 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]. 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. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. Help us tell stories the mainstream ignores. Riaz is one of the regulars at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque, and a regular pawn in Mr. Khan's plans. 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Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus. Most of the time, she feels embarrassed because of her dad, but stands up for him in a time of need. 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. [7] On 14 October 2015, the official Facebook page of Citizen Khan confirmed through a video of Mr Khan that the fourth series would begin on 30 October 2015. Adils mum loves to see the sitcom being filmed at the BBCs studios in Manchester. Episode 3 (10 September, BBC One,10.35pm), Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. The Imam calls a special fast. Matters are further complicated when the manageress at the chicken shop, Sandra takes a shine to Amjad. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. [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]. It's Christmas Eve, 10 months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding, and Mr Khan is in a festive mood for once. Everything goes swimmingly until his lies catch up with him and life on the farm becomes quite a handful. 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. Learn more about the full cast of Citizen Khan with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. This is how I perceive each character to be and Ive held back generously in my depiction! Citizen Khan is a British sitcom created by Adil Ray, who plays Mr Khan. Im not as bad, or as good if you look at it that way, as method actors like David Suchet or Daniel Day-Lewis. Dave (Kris Marshal) a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as ginger and gora (white) by Mr Khan. 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. 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! Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Official accurate figures are released 10 days after original transmission by BARB. Again, aspects of this do exist. 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. Baby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. 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. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. 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. 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. 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! 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. The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. Also, the fiance and subsequently-wife of Amjad Malik. I thought Imam Dave was the perfect icing on the cake. 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. . 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. The following is an episode list for the BBC One sitcom Citizen Khan. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Meanwhile family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son in- law Amjads job promotion. First Appearance: Zainab Akhtar as Nadiya Malik. The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. Why go to the Maldives when theres a perfectly nice guest house in Bradford ? Mr Khan is off to meet the new mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. [84], Series 1, 2 & 3 are available to buy on iTunes in both Standard Definition and High Definition,[85][86][87] "A Khan Christmas" and "A Khan Family Christmas" have also been made available to buy. 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. 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. Amjad is Shazia's fianc. The Good Fight #6: Dilly Hussain is humbled on competition day! 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. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. Total viewers include overnight views plus views on BBC iPlayer, BBC HD and recorded catch-up services. Premiering on 12 July 2013, the series airs on Comedy Central India in India. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. But an encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows him how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a Khanderful Life after all. Outside of the UK, the Pakistani newspaper The News International criticised the BBC's use of Pakistani flags in the Khan's home, and Mr Khan's younger daughter quickly putting on a hijab and pretending to read the Qur'an. But when Mr Khan discovers he might be able to find an investor for his new invention amongst the funeral mourners, he throws himself into the burial arrangements. 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? Citizen Khan is a sitcom airing on BBC One. "[10], The BBC received over 700 complaints[11] following the airing of the first episode with a further 20 complaints to Ofcom. FAQ. 34 episodes (5 series) Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. [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. Her only mistake is entrusting it to Mr Khan, who promptly loses it. 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. Dave replaced the old mosque manager, Dave, much to Mr Khan's bemusement. BBC One. [6] On 11 December 2014, BBC comedy controller Shane Allen announced that a fourth series had been commissioned. Read about our approach to external linking. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. Something went wrong, please try again later. Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. Citizen Khan. Then he gets it into his head that his grandson has superpowers and tries to get him to predict the National Lottery results. 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? Citizen Khan. Mr Khan has to drop his daughter Alia off for her first day at university - in Scotland. 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. 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. 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. Peter Bowles appears in the first episode as an aristocrat when Mr Khan goes to visit a stately home. The respect and honour between husband and wife, the treatment of children and the compassion between siblings. Imam Dave! Adil Ray OBE 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. Like American Jews and European Christians, Muslims are ready to satirize religion. 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