[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. Matters are further complicated when the manageress at the chicken shop, Sandra takes a shine to Amjad. Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). But holidays cost money plus there's Shazias honeymoon to pay for. 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. Peter Bowles appears in the first episode as an aristocrat when Mr Khan goes to visit a stately home. To say Mr Khan is alarmed by his appointment would be an understatement. 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. Citizen Khan Dave Dave is the new Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. What are the chances? 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. list as .csv. Kris Marshall. The BBC claimed it had evidence the complaints were part of a lobbying campaign and countered it saying a number of people, including those of Muslim communities, praised the show and referred to its audience figures as a "very positive start. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. There arent many shows you can watch on TV with your kids. The wardrobe department buys most of Mr K's clothes, from his tweed suits to the patterned cardigans - from the Rag Market. 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]. After their wedding, Shazia and Amjad live next door from her parents. Citizen Khan; Interview with Adil Ray; . Think before you speak. When we are only weeks old, our fathers take us to a secret training ground in Small Heath where we are taught to catch and only then are we allowed out.. 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? 42. 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. BBC producer Anil Gupta also writes for Citizen Khan and has produced Asian sketch show Goodness Gracious Me and spoof chat show The Kumars At No. .. A white Muslim convert cannot be involved in mosque issues nor can a Somali Muslim give advice on religious matters. Citizen Khan Characters. "[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. That is, until he discovers the mother-in-law may be worth some money. He makes his own tricorn hat from cereal boxes, rings a bell and says: If we Muslims can do call to prayer, we can do call to car boot sale too.. However, when he decides to take Amjad in hand and teach him how to be a better dad, he gets a lot more than he bargained for during a trip to the local pool and later when re-enacting a scene from gangster drama Peaky Blinders. Some British Muslims claimed that the show "ridicules" and "insults" Islam. For Mr Khan, the fewer the guests the better. There's great excitement as the entire family gathers at the Khan house before heading out to the ceremony. Most of the time, she feels embarrassed because of her dad, but stands up for him in a time of need. Meanwhile, Naani wants the family to have a proper family photo done in a studio. 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. But he forgets that he'd agreed to look after his wayward niece Shabana. Mr Khan finds himself re-creating an iconic festive scene. Opinion outside the United Kingdom was also mixed, resulting in many heated debates. SEARCH epguides. He lives in Sparkhill, Birmingham along with his wife Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), daughters Shazia (Maya Sondhi) and Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). 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Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. 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. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Kris Marshall), Dave (Matthew Cottle). Weve done some great aerial shots of Birmingham city centre and over Moseley and Sparkhill and the cricket ground. But Mr Khan's big opportunity to hobnob with the bigwigs of the Sparkhill Business Association is threatened when he has to take his mother-in-law on a shopping trip she will never forget. "[19] Series 4 of Citizen Khan made its debut on 30 October 2015. But the training regime and selection process is tougher than he was expecting, even with Amjad helping him to get fit on the streets of Birmingham. It is set in Sparkhill, South Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani man Mr Khan , as "the capital of British Pakistan". Mr Khans new plasma TV , complete with surroundy soundy, provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan vs. England cricket match. She dreams of having the name Shannon and living in Solihull with her husband. The Khans believe it is because they are a bit snooty and object to the idea of having a Pakistani daughter-in-law. Spoken to and treated like a Martian from Mars by Mr Khan. By taking the pi** out of the Islamic greeting (salaam), takbeer (Allah hu Akbar), salaat to name just a few, what is it that Citizen Khan is trying to achieve? I remember watching him on To the Manor Born with mum, she had a soft spot for him. He enrols, Alia, Amjad, Naani and nephew Faraz as his chicken shop crack team. Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy' Scab. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Premiering on 12 July 2013, the series airs on Comedy Central India in India. On top of it all it just so happens to be the Khans wedding anniversary. A bimbo engaged to another bimbo. He doesn't seem to mind though, and is keen to understand more about the family's religion. Join us in our mission to support and promote British comedy across the decades. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreats Hide chat replay Mix - BBC Comedy Greats More from. Blithe Spirit2020 Presenter John Rees discussed whether the BBC comedy was stereotyping Muslims, or whether it was fun and could be laughed about by Muslims. The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? 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". Mr Khan is off to meet the new mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. With more make-up than a circus clown shes constantly pulling the wool over her parents eyes. Amjad originally worked at a . My point is that Citizen Khan does no justice to what a blessing marriage and wedlock is in Islam. Keith is the cheerful next door neighbour. [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. 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. She loved walking down the red carpet at the Cineworld premiere in Birmingham.. Screenwriter 2 Credits. We spoke to its creator and star, Adil Ray, to find out the secrets of the show's success and what happens. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 18 November. 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. Her husband is rich and always away on business. [6] On 11 December 2014, BBC comedy controller Shane Allen announced that a fourth series had been commissioned. His most prized possessions are his yellow Mercedes, his Italian/Chinese designed checked suit, his brown kufi hat and his briefcase (all purchased in 1981). The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. To say Mr Khan is alarmed by his appointment would be an understatement. Mr Khan is forced to take the stroppy teenager to Muslim Day with him and, to top it all off, Dave has managed to invite Baroness, This page was last edited on 20 April 2022, at 08:57. Its a Pakistani requirement. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. And not forgetting some fantastic night shots where Birmingham looks stunning.. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. "Chicken Shop". In another episode, Mr Khan decides to get fit and waddles his way around Birmingham city centre. Meanwhile, Mr Khan's efforts to impress the council committee are put on hold while he babysits Naani round the old manor. And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. [88][89], Series 1 to 5 are available to stream on Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer. 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 . Perhaps more scarily, Amjad's just been accepted on a training course to become a Police Community Support Officer - or "hobby bobby", as Mr Khan dubs them. [4] On 27 September 2012, the BBC announced that Citizen Khan had been commissioned for a second series. Printable Guide @TVmaze. 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. 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. Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles royal reception in Birmingham, but he hasn't had an invitation. 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. Dave (Kris Marshal) a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as ginger and gora (white) by Mr Khan. After unsuccessfully asking Dave to let him use the mosque's television, Khan bullies Amjad into sneaking his set out of the prayer room into the back where his friends are waiting. 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. All the crew love her and she gets her own seat. However an eventful Annual General Meeting at the local mosque seems to provide a surprising solution, Episode 4 (17 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). Mr and Mrs Khan find themselves at loggerheads when she requires calm for a prayer meeting and he hopes to invite some friends over to watch a cricket match on their new TV. 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. It's Christmas Eve, 10 months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding, and Mr Khan is in a festive mood for once. Shazia Khan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Khan and the elder sister of Alia Khan. Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. [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". [1] In Series One, Kris Marshall starred as Dave, the manager of Mr Khan's local mosque. 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. The title of the show is a play on the title of the Orson Welles film Citizen Kane. But Im also developing a new comedy character, and Id love to do more live presenting. Im not going to say dont watch Citizen Khan because I admit I watch it myself! Meanwhile, there are more pressing problems on the domestic front: Alia's got a boyfriend called Scab. But then Scab takes fright at the prospect of the Khans meeting his parents. Mrs Khan wants the whole family to come, so Mr Khan has to find a way to get all of them from Sparkhill to Glasgow. for the Press CIC She seems overly concerned about her wedding the guest list and caterers. BBCs Citizen Khan has to be the most distasteful genre of comedy on British prime time television, writes Dilly Hussain. Mr Khan made an off-handed remark about an Islamic teaching only to have Imam Dave contradict him. 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. He says: When were between takes, I walk and talk like him. 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. Shes become a celebrity herself and she enjoys the attention. Shes fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband-to-be Amjad. Citizen Khan Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [9], The Independent's Hasnet Lais stated "Credit must be given to Adil Ray for not sparing any sacred cows and shining light on the conundrum of some British Muslim women under the patriarchal cosh. Stuck with a loser of a husband for life. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. We see him catching a priceless object in the first episode. 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. Most likely to say (to Shazia) - Ladoo" (a sweet nothing meaning sweet cake). Mr Khan (Adil Ray) The self professed community leader who drives a crap Mercedes. He's young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. Nick Wood. 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. 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