Citizen Khan
Citizen Khan is a parody of the stereotypeA conventional and standard view of someone or a type of people. representations of Muslims, as an ethnic group, and their integration into a multiculturalismA system that recognises and respects the value of all cultures within a community/society. British society.
Citizen Khan was criticised after the first episode was aired, with the BBC and ofcomThe Office of Communications - government-approved body which regulates the broadcasting industry. receiving complaints about the representation of Muslims in the show. Those who complained felt it was being stereotypical and insulting to Islam.
Citizen Khan has faced criticism for its represtation of Muslims
The writer and star of the show Adil Ray, himself a British Muslim, defended the show saying:
‘Growing up in a Muslim family in the 1970’s and 80’s I rarely saw families like ours on TV. So I’m pleased to be able to put that right and share a bit of my culture with a wide audience....The biggest most important thing you can do is laugh at yourself. You then negate anything anybody can ever do, it’s the ultimate weapon. If you can laugh at yourself it doesn’t matter what anybody says to you as you’re laughing already.’
