The Good Fight #6: Dilly Hussain is humbled on competition day! Five series have been shown so far. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. We are already perceived as a suspect community, who are failing to integrate and assimilate. 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! Official accurate figures are released 10 days after original transmission by BARB. Citizen Khan. Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy' Scab. Something went wrong, please try again later. 5 Non-Christmas Movies to Watch This Holiday, Best Online Games to Play with your Friends, 12 tips for creating visual content on social media, Character comedy Sketch comedy Sitcom Documentary Lifestyle. Mr Khan finds himself re-creating an iconic festive scene. Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 06:10, "A new sitcom for BBC One created by and starring Adil Ray", "TV series for Bellamy's People character Mr Khan? "[12], The Independent's Arifa Akbar commented negatively on its many clichd jokes and character traits and drawing many comparisons with 1970s-style sitcoms. She tells Mr Khan to sign Alia up at the Muslim Academy, but when he finds out how much it costs, Khan decides there's a better option. On 20 January 2016, it was confirmed the show would return for a fifth and final series which started airing on 4 November 2016. Five series have been shown so far. Khan meets Dave, the new mosque manager, but can he accommodate Khan's daughter's wedding?Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Black Adder: htt. [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". He's kind,caring and innocent but not the sharpest tool in the box. 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. The fact that the driving creative force . Its an important show for the BBC because of its diversity and because it attracts a family audience. 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. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Proud husband, big-hearted father and self- appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. He calls Shazia ladoo and she in return calls him buhoo, they are shown to be very romantic and love each other very much. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). 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. Dave (Kris Marshal) a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as ginger and gora (white) by Mr Khan. Most likely to say (to Shazia) - Ladoo" (a sweet nothing meaning sweet cake). Read before you think. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. But the Khan household is rarely quiet, let alone when there is a crucial cricket match on. Mr Khan has to drop his daughter Alia off for her first day at university - in Scotland. 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. 2012 - 2016. In another episode, Mr Khan decides to get fit and waddles his way around Birmingham city centre. Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. But he forgets that he'd agreed to look after his wayward niece Shabana. He says: When were between takes, I walk and talk like him. .. Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to fianc Amjad . Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Naani, Mr Khan's mother-in-law, is visiting from Pakistan. Most likely to say I love being a Muslim. Ive saved the most important bit till the end. But when Mr Khan receives an unexpected phone call from the police, any future the two families have together sits on a knife edge. 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 . 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. Most likely to say (to Amjad) - "Budhoo" (a sweet nothing meaning idiot). He . Remains found in Constance Marten and Mark Gordon baby search, BREAKING Remains found in the search for the two-month-old baby of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. [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. It is set in Sparkhill, South Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani man Mr Khan (Ray), as "the capital of British Pakistan". This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 13 November. 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. 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Riaz is one of the regulars at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque, and a regular pawn in Mr. Khan's plans. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. 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. The mosque is given when Mr Khan takes Mrs Bilal to a theme park with her friends. Omar (Felix Dexter) Somali Muslim who speaks with a Nigerian accent. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles royal reception in Birmingham, but he hasn't had an invitation. Keith (Phil Nice). This is how I perceive each character to be and Ive held back generously in my depiction! Ray maintains that Mr Khan is a comic character who is intended for families of any ethnic background to relate to, as with other British family sitcoms. Anil Gupta, David Isaac and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray. Unfortunately he has to impress the head of the welcoming committee, Marina Fairchild, first. Total viewers include overnight views plus views on BBC iPlayer, BBC HD and recorded catch-up services. He represents the British experience with Islam. The title of the show is a play on the title of the Orson Welles film Citizen Kane. 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On Christmas Eve, Mrs Khan has decided to have a traditional family Christmas, their first one ever. [1] In Series One, Kris Marshall starred as Dave, the manager of Mr Khan's local mosque. 1 Episode 2015. 1 Episode 2016. Starring Adil Ray, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi EPISODE 3 Local Hero Mr Khan is trying to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Most likely to say - Oh my God - Think of the shame. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. We look behind the scenes of the BBC1 hit sitcom, Sign up to our email newsletter for daily updates on what's happening in and around Birmingham. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/#comedy #comedyvideo #citizenkhan #live #livestream #comedygreats Five series have been shown so far. 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. Show Summary @TVmaze. T 020 3325 4288 42. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Hes very excited about being part of the Muslim community. 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 Episode 2 (3 . 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. Mr Khan already has something planned - he's opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street. Dunelm will offer employees flexible working hours, it has announced. Anil Gupta, David Isaac and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray. Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. Matters are further complicated when the manageress at the chicken shop, Sandra takes a shine to Amjad. He enrols, Alia, Amjad, Naani and nephew Faraz as his chicken shop crack team. However an eventful Annual General Meeting at the local mosque seems to provide a surprising solution, Episode 4 (17 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. And when the two parties collide, the wedding is left hanging in the balance. IMDb. "[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. 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. 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. 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Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. 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]. 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. 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. 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. Mr Khan is reluctant to spend the "rainy day" money. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 18 November. 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. The respect and honour between husband and wife, the treatment of children and the compassion between siblings. [8], The first episode of Citizen Khan was first broadcast on BBC One on 27 August 2012, in a late timeslot of 10:20pm. Meanwhile, Naani wants the family to have a proper family photo done in a studio. DAVE (Kris Marshall) Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. 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. for the Press CIC Within some Muslim households, the men do the work, earn the money, provide the food, call the shots, make the decisions whilst the women look after the house and raise the children. Again, aspects of this do exist. 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). 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. The following is an episode list for the BBC One sitcom Citizen Khan. 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. Then he gets it into his head that his grandson has superpowers and tries to get him to predict the National Lottery results. 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. After negotiating a number of bearded biker men, Khan meets the boyfriend and for purely selfish reasons invites him over to the house. Her only mistake is entrusting it to Mr Khan, who promptly loses it. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Her dream is to have the biggest wedding in the world. Mr Khan has no option but to get to the cricket match to find Moeen and do whatever it takes. 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. [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. [88][89], Series 1 to 5 are available to stream on Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer. And if he looks nifty on his feet, thats because 41-year-old Adil used to play cricket. Does not include Christmas Special. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. Citizen Khan is a sitcom airing on BBC One. Amjad is Shazia's husband. James Cary. All the crew love her and she gets her own seat. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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. We are seen as terrorists, radicals, extremists and so forth. Im not as bad, or as good if you look at it that way, as method actors like David Suchet or Daniel Day-Lewis. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Another theme that runs through Citizen Khan up to the new series is that Muslim men dictate everything whilst the women stay at home but in reality steer the decisions. Some British Muslims claimed that the show "ridicules" and "insults" Islam. Mrs Khan is worried because she has been doing nothing except stare into space all day. Citizen Khan. David is always Poirot, talking in his French accent and you cant even approach Daniel when hes deep in a role. [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. He's making his own version of the Lemon Drizzle Inside Out cake. 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.. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? Most likely to say - Mr Khan, community leader, they all know me and sweetie darling. And not forgetting some fantastic night shots where Birmingham looks stunning.. Baby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. [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. 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. Naani (Adlyn Ross). I remember watching him on To the Manor Born with mum, she had a soft spot for him. Stuck with a loser of a husband for life. That is, until he discovers the mother-in-law may be worth some money. SEARCH epguides. 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Citizen Khan (a Titles & Air Dates Guide) Last updated: Tue, 5 May 2020 -1:00 Show Details: Start date: Aug 2012 End date: Dec 2016 Status: cancelled/ended . [83] In the United Kingdom, reruns of the show air on Gold. 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! The story ends with a tearjerker as Mr Khan suffers a very personal loss. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreats Hide chat replay Mix - BBC Comedy Greats More from. Anil Gupta, Richard Pinto, James Carey and Adil Ray. 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. When Alia returns from London with Mrs Khans domineering sister, Aunty Noor (. My point is that Citizen Khan does no justice to what a blessing marriage and wedlock is in Islam. Your privacy is important to us. 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? Series 2 sees a new white, ginger Muslim convert take over as mosque manager who is also called Dave. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates! Her only problem is trying to get her cheap skate Dad to pay for it. 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. She lovingly calls him Budhoo meaning silly. 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. But holidays cost money plus there's Shazias honeymoon to pay for. 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.. Molly Rainford is joining the cast of the soap. 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). "[19] Series 4 of Citizen Khan made its debut on 30 October 2015. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Kris Marshall as Dave; Harvey Virdi as Mrs. Malik; Down to Latest Season. Im not going to say dont watch Citizen Khan because I admit I watch it myself! BBC One sitcom about a British-Asian family. 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. What are the chances? 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. Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. The Wiki Mrs Khan decides she and Mr Khan should have more 'together' time, and invites Khan along to watch her tango class demonstration. 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. I was thrilled when he said yes. Opinion outside the United Kingdom was also mixed, resulting in many heated debates. Khan needs to take a guinea pig, and future son-in-law Amjad fits the bill perfectly. She seems overly concerned about her wedding the guest list and caterers. "[10], The BBC received over 700 complaints[11] following the airing of the first episode with a further 20 complaints to Ofcom. Mr Khan comes up against Dave when he wants to hold some performing auditions in his office. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. The character of Mr Khan has made appearances at Children in Need 2014 (in which he appeared as a guest in the EastEnders pub), The Queen Victoria, Comic Relief 2015,[28] (in which he joked he was hoping to be considered for Jeremy Clarkson's job at Top Gear), the FA Cup Final 2015 (supporting local Birmingham team Aston Villa),[29] and in October 2015, took over the train announcements at Birmingham New Street station for an hour. 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. 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). Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi). I did some before, a long time before all this comedy lark started and I miss it. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Most of the time, she feels embarrassed because of her dad, but stands up for him in a time of need. "Chicken Shop". TV sitcom. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The third series began on BBC One on Friday 31 October 2014 at 8:30pm.[7]. Mrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of the stress, and the family rush her to hospital. He's even bought himself a new suit. How does mocking Islam console this? There arent many shows you can watch on TV with your kids. The show was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 27 August 2012. Mrs Khan (Sobu Kapoor) Your typical nagging wife, always has the best interest of her children at heart. So when Mrs Khan suggests inviting the Parvez family, Mr Khan is faced with an important decision to make. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Series 3, Episode 1 is repeated on Gold on Saturday at 7:50am. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Amjad originally worked at a . Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. On her hospital gurney, while waiting to see a doctor (whom she tries to set up with Alia), Mrs Khan makes her husband promise to stop Shazia, Amjad and Baby Mo going to live with the in-laws. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. Amjad is Shazia's fianc. 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