Person Biography:
Adil Ray OBE is a renowned British actor, writer, and presenter, best known for creating and starring in the hit BBC1 sitcom Citizen Khan. With a career spanning over two decades, Adil has made a significant impact in the world of television, radio, and comedy.
Born and raised in Birmingham, Adil's talent for comedy was first showcased on his daily BBC Asian Network Breakfast Show, where he created a range of characters. His unique style and wit caught the attention of comedy legends Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse, who invited him to join the performance team on BBC2's Bellamy's People.
Adil's success on Bellamy's People led to him creating and starring in Citizen Khan, which has become one of Britain's most beloved sitcoms. The show has received widespread critical acclaim and has won numerous awards, including four Royal Television Society Awards for Best Comedy Programme and Best Comedy Performance.
In addition to his work on Citizen Khan, Adil has also ventured into drama acting, appearing in Channel 4's groundbreaking drama Ackley Bridge. He has also presented across all the major BBC networks, winning the award for Best Radio Show at the Asian Music Awards and is best known for his work on BBC Radio 5Live.
Adil has also made a name for himself as a documentary presenter, having presented several acclaimed shows, including Exposed: Groomed for Sex, which tackled the controversial issue of young girls being groomed by some Pakistani men. He has also co-presented BBC flagship entertainment shows, such as The One Show and Have I Got News For You.
Throughout his career, Adil has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Royal Television Society Award for Best Current Affairs for Exposed: Groomed for Sex and a nomination for Best Radio Show at the Asian Music Awards. In 2016, Adil was honored in the Queens Birthday List and awarded Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to Media and Broadcasting.
Adil is also a patron and supporter of several charities, including Acorn's Hospice, Parkinson's UK, and Karma Nirvana.
