There are multiple TV shows titled "Khan" or related to the name "Khan," each distinct in genre and origin: Citizen Khan (UK Sitcom)
- A British sitcom created by Adil Ray that aired from 2012 to 2016 on BBC One.
- It follows Mr. Khan, a British Pakistani man and self-appointed community leader in Birmingham, and his family.
- The show is comedic, centered on family and community life, and ran for 5 series with a total of 34 episodes.
- It has sparked some debate about its portrayal of British Pakistanis but is intended as a family comedy relatable to diverse audiences
Khan! (1975 American TV Series)
- An American police drama detective series set in San Francisco's Chinatown.
- The main character, Khan, is a Chinese-American detective played by Khigh Dhiegh.
- The show aired briefly in 1975 on CBS with only 4 of 7 produced episodes broadcast in the US; all episodes aired later in Australia.
- It was criticized for its writing, acting, and casting choices, particularly Dhiegh's non-Asian heritage and his flat delivery.
- The show was canceled quickly due to poor reception
Khan (2017 Pakistani Drama)
- A political drama serial from Pakistan directed by Ali Faizan and produced by Babar Javed.
- Stars Nauman Ijaz, Atiqa Odho, and Shaista Lodhi.
- It aired on Geo Entertainment in 2017 with 30 episodes.
- The show focuses on political themes and aired weekly
Summary Table
Show Title| Country| Genre| Air Dates| Notable Info
---|---|---|---|---
Citizen Khan| UK| Sitcom| 2012–2016| British Pakistani family comedy
Khan!| USA| Police Drama| Feb 1975 (briefly)| Chinese-American detective,
canceled quickly
Khan (2017)| Pakistan| Political Drama| 2017| Political serial drama
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