Kris Marshall. Mrs Khan (Sobu Kapoor) Your typical nagging wife, always has the best interest of her children at heart. 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. Episode 5 (24 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). Who are the cast members of Citizen Khan? Read before you think. There arent many shows you can watch on TV with your kids. For Mr Khan, the fewer the guests the better. When Sam - the head of a local care centre - arrives, Mr Khan is over-the-moon. Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. 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 . Naani has a solution - she's going to give them the money for the deposit. 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. Again, aspects of this do exist. Unfortunately he has to impress the head of the welcoming committee, Marina Fairchild, first. 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's mother is staying with the family. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. However an eventful Annual General Meeting at the local mosque seems to provide a surprising solution, Episode 4 (17 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). [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. When the car breaks down, he is forced to improvise alternative travel arrangements, which gives them all plenty of time to reminisce about Alia's early years. Mr Khan has no option but to get to the cricket match to find Moeen and do whatever it takes. 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. 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. Premiering on 12 July 2013, the series airs on Comedy Central India in India. E complaints@impress.press [1] The first name of Mrs Khan is Razia; however, Mr Khan's first name is never revealed. [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 lives in Sparkhill, Birmingham along with his wife Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), daughters Shazia (Maya Sondhi) and Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Meanwhile, Naani wants the family to have a proper family photo done in a studio. 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. Mr Khan has to drop his daughter Alia off for her first day at university - in Scotland. 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? Khan meets Dave, the new mosque manager, but can he accommodate Khan's daughter's wedding?Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Black Adder: http://bit.ly/2Jyc2MMLive at the Apollo: http://bit.ly/2JEpWN9Red Dwarf: http://bit.ly/2Mc8tgZFawlty Towers: http://bit.ly/2y08RMpWelcome to BBC Comedy Greats, home to the best comedy from the BBC! 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. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. Join us in our mission to support and promote British comedy across the decades. Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. Citizen Khan. 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. 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. By the second episode, broadcast on 3 September, Citizen Khan clips had gone viral. 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". Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Her husband is rich and always away on business. 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. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. 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. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Lets Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. But holidays cost money plus there's Shazias honeymoon to pay for. 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. 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. He's making his own version of the Lemon Drizzle Inside Out cake. DAVE (Kris Marshall) Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. 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 British comedy. Shes become a celebrity herself and she enjoys the attention. Naani (Adlyn Ross). He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Citizen Khan Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 34 episodes (5 series) Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. Adil Ray/Appears in. Ive saved the most important bit till the end. The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. When she visits the Khan house, Mrs. Khan is always anxious to please her. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. I hope it will run and run. 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.. 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 Christmas Eve, Mrs Khan has decided to have a traditional family Christmas, their first one ever. Always looking to impress and show off to others whilst being an absolute discredit to human existence, and constantly making sexual innuendos. "Chicken Shop". Mrs Khans mother is staying with the family. 27 November 2015. Why does Shazia Khan call her dad Budhoo? 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 to our mailing list and we'll send you updates, Citizen Khan is a mockery of Islam and Muslims, To the airheads and stoners within our community who are absolutely oblivious to the socio-political reality facing Islam and Muslims in the wake of 9/11, the show may seem like a good laugh. [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. Although Adil Ray is a Muslim, the show has divided opinion on whether its humour is a mockery of followers of that religion and of stereotyping British Pakistanis. She likes to bring a different guest every week, one of her friends or my many relatives. 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. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. She's fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband Amjad. Her dream is to have the biggest wedding in the world. The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. 1 Episode 2015. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. I thought Imam Dave was the perfect icing on the cake. "[16], The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. 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. When Mrs Khan announces she's running a stall at the local city farm to promote the supermarket's new organic range, Mr Khan couldn't be any less interested. He mocks Islam and non Pakistanis at any given opportunity. 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. Nick Wood. That like American Jews and European Christians, Muslims are ready to satirize their religion under freedom of expression to make people laugh? On top of it all it just so happens to be the Khans wedding anniversary. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Dave has big plans for the Mosque and the local community but Mr. Khan might not always. To say Mr Khan is alarmed by his appointment would be an understatement. 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". After the family arrives back from a trip to Pakistan, Mr Khan's mother-in-law announces she wants to move into a home. [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. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 13 November. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 18 November. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. My point is that Citizen Khan does no justice to what a blessing marriage and wedlock is in Islam. Learn more about the full cast of Citizen Khan with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. Mrs Khan is worried because she has been doing nothing except stare into space all day. 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's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Mr Khan (Adil Ray) The self professed community leader who drives a crap Mercedes. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. 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. Adil Ray OBE He doesn't seem to mind though, and is keen to understand more about the family's religion. 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. The mosque is given when Mr Khan takes Mrs Bilal to a theme park with her friends. Weve done some great aerial shots of Birmingham city centre and over Moseley and Sparkhill and the cricket ground. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. BBCs Citizen Khan has to be the most distasteful genre of comedy on British prime time television, writes Dilly Hussain. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. He can be frequently heard loudly clearing his throat and is notoriously cheap, always trying to find way to save money, including exploiting his kind neighbour Keith for . The always cheerful Omar was a regular at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque in the first two series. Then he gets it into his head that his grandson has superpowers and tries to get him to predict the National Lottery results. Citizen Khan. Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus. On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. Originally from Pakistan, Khan is also very proud of being British. And not forgetting some fantastic night shots where Birmingham looks stunning.. "[18], Series 3 of Citizen Khan gained an audience of around 5 million per episode, including iPlayer views. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. He's young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. .. [5] On 2 December 2013, BBC controller Charlotte Moore announced that Citizen Khan had been renewed for a third series which began airing on 31 October 2014. Most likely to say (to Shazia) - Ladoo" (a sweet nothing meaning sweet cake). Thats why it is important to invite only influential people like Councillor Javed. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Copyright: BBC, Upright. Think before you speak. The Wiki Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. And I find that if I talk to the director like him, bossing people about, things get done quicker!. But Mr Khans big opportunity to hob nob with the big wigs of the Sparkhill Business Association is threatened when he has to take his mother- in- law on a shopping trip she will never forget. Im not going to say dont watch Citizen Khan because I admit I watch it myself! 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. 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