To say Mr Khan is alarmed by his appointment would be an understatement. On Christmas Eve, Mrs Khan has decided to have a traditional family Christmas, their first one ever. Meanwhile, Naani wants the family to have a proper family photo done in a studio. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. Always looking to impress and show off to others whilst being an absolute discredit to human existence, and constantly making sexual innuendos. Citizen Khan Dave Dave is the new Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. 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. He . Wikipedia. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. [1] The first name of Mrs Khan is Razia; however, Mr Khan's first name is never revealed. 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. 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. Also, the fiance and subsequently-wife of Amjad Malik. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. 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". [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. Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy' Scab. Mr Khan is off to meet the new mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. These are programmes with a similar premise. But then Scab takes fright at the prospect of the Khans meeting his parents. 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. Series 2 sees a new white, ginger Muslim convert take over as mosque manager who is also called Dave. Meanwhile, Alia has an exchange student staying. 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]. Meanwhile, Shazia has her friends Matt and Debbie from work. 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. Its a great night out. Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray, 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. Screenwriter 2 Credits. Adil Ray/Appears in. She likes to bring a different guest every week, one of her friends or my many relatives. Five series have been shown so far. The mosque is given when Mr Khan takes Mrs Bilal to a theme park with her friends. The Khans believe it is because they are a bit snooty and object to the idea of having a Pakistani daughter-in-law. David Isaacs. Citizen Khan. 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. 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. She loved walking down the red carpet at the Cineworld premiere in Birmingham.. for the Press CIC Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi) the arogant mother of Amjad who is constantly competing and putting down the Khans based on their material wealth. It's Christmas Eve, 10 months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding, and Mr Khan is in a festive mood for once. With more make-up than a circus clown shes constantly pulling the wool over her parents eyes. He represents the British experience with Islam. 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As we know, he loves a bargain. Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. Originally from Pakistan, Mr Khan is very proud to live in Britain. Her only mistake is entrusting it to Mr Khan, who promptly loses it. How does mocking Islam console this? Her dream is to have the biggest wedding in the world. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. 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? 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. "Chicken Shop". The respect and honour between husband and wife, the treatment of children and the compassion between siblings. And I find that if I talk to the director like him, bossing people about, things get done quicker!. 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? 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 probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. 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 is a bigshot, a loud man, a self-proclaimed 'community leader'. Comedy fans have already taken Kris Marshall to their hearts for his roles as the love-lorn Colin in Love Actually and irresponsible son Nick in My Family.But in Citizen Khan they get to see him in quite a different comedy role, as the sensible and dependable Dave.. Kris describes his new character as follows: "Dave is a white Muslim convert who has come to Islam in the last few years and has . 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. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. Molly Rainford is joining the cast of the soap. On top of it all it just so happens to be the Khans wedding anniversary. Shes the apple of her Dad's eye but little does he know what she really gets up to. Citizen Khan is a sitcom airing on BBC One. When Sam - the head of a local care centre - arrives, Mr Khan is over-the-moon. SEARCH epguides. 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.. A white Muslim convert cannot be involved in mosque issues nor can a Somali Muslim give advice on religious matters. 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. Who are the cast members of Citizen Khan? Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. 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. The story ends with a tearjerker as Mr Khan suffers a very personal loss. There arent many shows you can watch on TV with your kids. [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. 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He's keeping it a secret from Mrs Khan as he's invested their pension money in it. [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. Adil Ray OBE Mr Khan narrates as we go back in time to the Khan's early years. Join us in our mission to support and promote British comedy across the decades. 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. Matters are further complicated when the manageress at the chicken shop, Sandra takes a shine to Amjad. 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 created by Adil Ray, who plays Mr Khan. E complaints@impress.press Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to fianc Amjad. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. [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. After the family arrives back from a trip to Pakistan, Mr Khan's mother-in-law announces she wants to move into a home. But he forgets that he'd agreed to look after his wayward niece Shabana. In another episode, Mr Khan decides to get fit and waddles his way around Birmingham city centre. Dave replaced the old mosque manager, Dave, much to Mr Khan's bemusement. 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 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. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. 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. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). 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. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. 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. 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. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. Omar (Felix Dexter). Presenter John Rees discussed whether the BBC comedy was stereotyping Muslims, or whether it was fun and could be laughed about by Muslims. 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. 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. 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. [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. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Blackadder: h. I was thrilled when he said yes. But then it turns out Shazia has alternative plans. A bimbo engaged to another bimbo. 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. [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. I forgot, it is BBC after all, the expert on Islam and the vanguard of impartial coverage. To say Mr Khan is alarmed by his appointment would be an understatement. The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? Hold on, why am I ranting on like this? Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. It is the day of Shazia's hen do, and she is looking forward to having some fun with her friends. The Imam calls a special fast. Citizen Khan follows the trials and tribulations of Mr Khan, a loud-mouthed . Im not going to say dont watch Citizen Khan because I admit I watch it myself! 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Read about our approach to external linking. The Independent Monitor Ahead the Series 4 debut in October 2015, Vicky Power of The Daily Telegraph stated "It's harmless, friendly fun for the whole family. 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. "[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. 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. It is set in Sparkhill, South Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani man Mr Khan , as "the capital of British Pakistan". "[18], Series 3 of Citizen Khan gained an audience of around 5 million per episode, including iPlayer views. Shazia (Krupa Pattani). Its an important show for the BBC because of its diversity and because it attracts a family audience. His most prized possessions are his yellow Mercedes and his Italian/Chinese designed checked suit, which he has kept carefully ever since her originally purchased them in 1981. Amjad (Abdullah Afzal). He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. Read before you think. Mr Khan comes up against Dave when he wants to hold some performing auditions in his office. [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 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. 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