Why did they replace Shazia in Citizen Khan? 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. David is always Poirot, talking in his French accent and you cant even approach Daniel when hes deep in a role. That is, until he discovers the mother-in-law may be worth some money. Series 2 sees a new white, ginger Muslim convert take over as mosque manager who is also called Dave. She loved walking down the red carpet at the Cineworld premiere in Birmingham.. Im not as bad, or as good if you look at it that way, as method actors like David Suchet or Daniel Day-Lewis. We see him catching a priceless object in the first episode. 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! Hes young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. Mrs Khan (Sobu Kapoor) Your typical nagging wife, always has the best interest of her children at heart. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. What are the chances? The day of Shazia's wedding to Amjad finally dawns, but it doesn't get off to a great start when Mrs Khan falls out with her daughter and refuses to attend the ceremony. The Khans believe it is because they are a bit snooty and object to the idea of having a Pakistani daughter-in-law. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. Kris Marshall as Dave; Harvey Virdi as Mrs. Malik; Down to Latest Season. IMPRESS, 16-18 New Bridge Street, T 020 3325 4288 Then he gets it into his head that his grandson has superpowers and tries to get him to predict the National Lottery results. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). [1] The first name of Mrs Khan is Razia; however, Mr Khan's first name is never revealed. Weve done some great aerial shots of Birmingham city centre and over Moseley and Sparkhill and the cricket ground. TV sitcom. Mr Khan made an off-handed remark about an Islamic teaching only to have Imam Dave contradict him. Eldest daughter Shazia is in her early 20s. Nestle has confirmed that it has discontinued Nestle Coffee Mate Light in the UK. Proud husband, big-hearted father and self- appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 14 November. [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. Amjad originally worked at a . From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Adils mum loves to see the sitcom being filmed at the BBCs studios in Manchester. Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. He calls Shazia ladoo and she in return calls him buhoo, they are shown to be very romantic and love each other very much. Originally from Pakistan, Mr Khan is very proud to live in Britain. 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. Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi) the arogant mother of Amjad who is constantly competing and putting down the Khans based on their material wealth. He lives in Sparkhill, Birmingham along with his wife Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), daughters Shazia (Maya Sondhi) and Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). The Imam calls a special fast. 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. Always looking to impress and show off to others whilst being an absolute discredit to human existence, and constantly making sexual innuendos. 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". Episode 5 (24 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). Just be aware that behind the sickening humour, the BBC are sending Muslims an indirect message that toleration of shows like Citizen Khan and more Adil Ray-type Muslims is what British society wants in the twenty-first century. 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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]. Naani has a solution - she's going to give them the money for the deposit. She dreams of having the name Shannon and living in Solihull with her husband. 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. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. [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. .. Keith (Phil Nice). This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 13 November. I thought Imam Dave was the perfect icing on the cake. Meanwhile, Shazia and Amjad are getting ready to go on their first family holiday together, except Mrs Khan thinks she's going along too. 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". On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Lets Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. Total viewers include overnight views plus views on BBC iPlayer, BBC HD and recorded catch-up services. 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. I was thrilled when he said yes. Official accurate figures are released 10 days after original transmission by BARB. 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. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. Mohammed is born the same day Christians believe Jesus was born on. Citizen Khan. 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. Amjad is Shazia's husband and Mr Khan's Son-in-law. 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. Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to fianc Amjad. 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. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Most likely to say - Oh my God - Think of the shame. 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. Your privacy is important to us. "BBC One re-commissions family sitcom Citizen Khan", "Citizen Khan gets second series from BBC despite 'anti-Islam' controversy", "BBC One - Citizen Khan, Series 2, Alia's College", "Pre-registration for CITIZEN KHAN from SRO Audiences", "Citizen Khan Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University - British Comedy Guide", "Citizen Khan Series 5 - A Khanderful Life - British Comedy Guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Citizen_Khan_episodes&oldid=1083722532. 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.. 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. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. 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. With the exception of Adil Ray and Abdullah Afzal, its ironic how the rest of the cast are Indian non-Muslims, similar to the disgraceful Masoud family in Eastenders, which begs the question, would any genuine God-fearing Muslim be willing to play these roles without compromising Islamic principles? On top of it all it just so happens to be the Khans wedding anniversary. 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. 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. [13] Mark Jones of The Guardian was more optimistic, describing it as "an affable enough debut, deserving a wider audience than this post-watershed slot is likely to attract."[14]. The image screaming out from the TV screens is that only over-50s, bearded Pakistani men who wear a Jinnah topi (hat) have the right to comment on religious and mosque affairs. Regulated by IMPRESS: But then Scab takes fright at the prospect of the Khans meeting his parents. On Christmas Eve, Mrs Khan has decided to have a traditional family Christmas, their first one ever. Mr Khan has to drop his daughter Alia off for her first day at university - in Scotland. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. Creators Anil Gupta Richard Pinto Adil Ray Stars Adil Ray Bhavna Limbachia Abdullah Afzal See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 43 User reviews Episodes 34 Top-rated Fri, Oct 18, 2013 S2.E3 Mr Khan is off to meet the new mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. 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. How does mocking Islam console this? 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. "[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. Mrs Khan decides she and Mr Khan should have more 'together' time, and invites Khan along to watch her tango class demonstration. It's Christmas Eve, 10 months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding, and Mr Khan is in a festive mood for once. for the Press CIC She likes to bring a different guest every week, one of her friends or my many relatives. Its a great night out. Citizen Khan Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi and others. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Ahead the Series 4 debut in October 2015, Vicky Power of The Daily Telegraph stated "It's harmless, friendly fun for the whole family. I hope it will run and run. 34 episodes (5 series) Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. 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. Dave (Kris Marshal) - a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as "ginger" and . 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. 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 Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. Having somehow got her cheapskate Dad to pay for her dream wedding, Shazia's main concern is now little baby Mo. 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. [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. We got some new footage for this series which looks fantastic. Some British Muslims claimed that the show "ridicules" and "insults" Islam. That like American Jews and European Christians, Muslims are ready to satirize their religion under freedom of expression to make people laugh? 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? 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.. The always cheerful Omar was a regular at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque in the first two series. The story ends with a tearjerker as Mr Khan suffers a very personal loss. He says: She loves it. 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). 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. And when the two parties collide, the wedding is left hanging in the balance. [8], The first episode of Citizen Khan was first broadcast on BBC One on 27 August 2012, in a late timeslot of 10:20pm. When Alia returns from London with Mrs Khans domineering sister, Aunty Noor (. [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. Unfortunately he has to impress the head of the welcoming committee, Marina Fairchild, first. On 20 January 2016, it was confirmed the show would return for a fifth and final series which started airing on 4 November 2016. Meanwhile, there are more pressing problems on the domestic front: Alia's got a boyfriend called Scab. 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. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. As we know, he loves a bargain. The Independent Monitor But when Mr Khan receives an unexpected phone call from the police, any future the two families have together sits on a knife edge. [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. He's making his own version of the Lemon Drizzle Inside Out cake. When Sam - the head of a local care centre - arrives, Mr Khan is over-the-moon. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates from around the Muslim world! Shazia gets offers a job in India for a year, Mr Khan must get a loan. Five series have been shown so far. Meanwhile family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son in- law Amjads job promotion. After negotiating a number of bearded biker men, Khan meets the boyfriend and for purely selfish reasons invites him over to the house. Mrs Khan is having a makeover and Mr Khan wants the starring role in the mosque video that Dave is making. Naani (Adlyn Ross). 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. Mr Khan already has something planned - he's opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street. Meanwhile, Shazia has her friends Matt and Debbie from work. Originally from Pakistan, Khan is also very proud of being British. And not forgetting some fantastic night shots where Birmingham looks stunning.. Mr Khan has no option but to get to the cricket match to find Moeen and do whatever it takes. Citizen Khan. Image shows left to right: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock), Comedy Chronicles: Utterly Buffery - The short but special comic career of Tony Buffery. Her dream is to have the biggest wedding in the world. "Chicken Shop". Proud husband, big-hearted father and self-appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Series 3, Episode 1 is repeated on Gold on Saturday at 7:50am. [1] In Series One, Kris Marshall starred as Dave, the manager of Mr Khan's local mosque. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. [6] On 11 December 2014, BBC comedy controller Shane Allen announced that a fourth series had been commissioned. The third series began on BBC One on Friday 31 October 2014 at 8:30pm.[7]. Why does Shazia Khan call her dad Budhoo? But once the suit goes on, it helps the illusion for me if I stay like Mr Khan. Dave replaced the old mosque manager, Dave, much to Mr Khan's bemusement. Hold on, why am I ranting on like this? Adil Ray/Appears in. 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. "[19] Series 4 of Citizen Khan made its debut on 30 October 2015. 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. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Mr Khan here! In customary Khan style, he decides to bend the truth in order to win Marina round. Adil Ray OBE Opinion outside the United Kingdom was also mixed, resulting in many heated debates. 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. BBCs Citizen Khan has to be the most distasteful genre of comedy on British prime time television, writes Dilly Hussain. Stuck with a loser of a husband for life. And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ 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 . We are already perceived as a suspect community, who are failing to integrate and assimilate. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/#comedy #comedyvideo #citizenkhan #live #livestream #comedygreats 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. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. 34 episodes (5 series), 2012 2016. 2012 - 2016. Citizen Khan; Interview with Adil Ray; . Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. Presenter John Rees discussed whether the BBC comedy was stereotyping Muslims, or whether it was fun and could be laughed about by Muslims. Five series have been shown so far. He's kind,caring and innocent but not the sharpest tool in the box. Amjad Malik (Abdullah Afzal) the thick idiot who is engaged to Shazia. FAQ. Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi). 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. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. With more make-up than a circus clown shes constantly pulling the wool over her parents eyes. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Why did they replace Shazia in Citizen Khan? Carol's mystery man - who she is engaged to - has been revealed today. 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 . 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 . The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. Mrs Khans mother is staying with the family. Mr Khan embraces Christmas like never before by launching his own range of traditional halal mince pies with the help of a local business dragon. Also, the fiance and subsequently-wife of Amjad Malik. On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. The Khans decide to have a family day out to visit Farley Manor, owned by Lord Anstruther, which is putting on a display of Indian treasures collected during the British Raj. . Naani is Mrs. Khan's mother, and a frequent thorn in Mr. Khan's side! Amjad is Shazia's husband. We spoke to its creator and star, Adil Ray, to find out the secrets of the shows success and what happens behind the scenes. 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. After their wedding, Shazia and Amjad live next door from her parents. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. Five series have been shown so far. 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. Mr Khan is a bigshot, a loud man, a self-proclaimed 'community leader'. Amjad (Abdullah Afzal). I remember watching him on To the Manor Born with mum, she had a soft spot for him. Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. Mrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of the stress, and the family rush her to hospital. Citizen Khan Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Kris Marshall), Dave (Matthew Cottle). [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. Five series have been shown so far. 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. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. That opens up a massive can of worms, says Adil, an old boy of Handsworth Grammar School. [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]. James Cary. 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. For Mr Khan, the fewer the guests the better. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre. Omar (Felix Dexter) Somali Muslim who speaks with a Nigerian accent. Mrs Khan is worried because she has been doing nothing except stare into space all day. Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi, Krupa Pattani and more. Her only mistake is entrusting it to Mr Khan, who promptly loses it. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. Riaz (Nish Nathwani). Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. After the family arrives back from a trip to Pakistan, Mr Khan's mother-in-law announces she wants to move into a home. Join Mr Khan, family and friends LIVE for their best moments from Series 1 and 2 of Citizen Khan!Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Blackadder: http://bit.ly/ComedyGreatsBlackadderLive at the Apollo: http://bit.ly/2L9SAuAFawlty Towers: http://bit.ly/2L9FRYHOnly Fools and Horses: https://bit.ly/CGOnlyFoolsAndHorsesLike us on Facebook! 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. Chup chup! Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. He . It is a bit weird. 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. [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. Meanwhile, Mr Khan's efforts to impress the council committee are put on hold while he babysits Naani round the old manor. But then it turns out Shazia has alternative plans. 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? 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. She lives in Sparkhill, Birmingham, with her family. 27 November 2015. 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. Mr Khan sees Mr Malik as his fast track onto a local business committee. A white Muslim convert cannot be involved in mosque issues nor can a Somali Muslim give advice on religious matters. Mr Khan wants to go to the mosque to meet the local MP, who is visiting to endorse the mosque's mobile men's health check unit. 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. Episode 3 (10 September, BBC One,10.35pm), Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. She lovingly calls him Budhoo meaning silly. 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