I'm glad there bringing a new family in and it's good they finally have a Muslim family but I'm not really interestsed in Kai yet plus two old people and two kids? Doesn't sound very thrilling tbh. Maybe if he had brothers and sisters ild be more exited about this
I would love the new family to be involved in another race storyline but this time to do it properly! Why not have the new muslim family prefer to keep with their own people and not want to mix with whites? Or something along those lines. Oras someone on here said, have them wear burquas or justthe head scarves. What an explosive storyline that would make!!
the actor seems a little young to play the dad, in his fifties, playing whom ds described as a "pensioner". It may be Blackburn's casting a la "Tony's dad", but I think Mistry is playing a character younger than his own age (b.1973) as he is supposed to be thirty-ish, as he's mates with late-twenties Gary, a little older perhaps. He could well be forty, but I'm not so sure.
How sad that we have to categorise characters by their religion in soaps. Roy and Hayley are good people, but we don't know their religion; Rob and Tracy are horrid people, but we don't know their religion. The only instance I can think of where someone's religion is mentioned is Sophie's faux-Christian stance when it suits her purpose - she chooses to gnores the commandment 'Thou shalt honour thy father and they mother....', when she is stealing from her father and disrespecting her mother with the girl she has her eye on as her next lover. Why can't we just bring the new family in and, if their religion is of interest in the storyline, mention it then.
So Kal & Dev are going into business together.
A new gym in Victoria Court.
Where is the money coming from.?
Dev cant have much from the shop.
He had to sell his other shops a long while back.
He probably got a decent payout from Sunita's life insurance
How sad that we have to categorise characters by their religion in soaps. Roy and Hayley are good people, but we don't know their religion; Rob and Tracy are horrid people, but we don't know their religion. The only instance I can think of where someone's religion is mentioned is Sophie's faux-Christian stance when it suits her purpose - she chooses to gnores the commandment 'Thou shalt honour thy father and they mother....', when she is stealing from her father and disrespecting her mother with the girl she has her eye on as her next lover. Why can't we just bring the new family in and, if their religion is of interest in the storyline, mention it then.
We do know that Roy and Hayley aren't religious since this has formed a significant part of the storyline of Hayley's approaching death. I would imagine that unless any sort of deal is made of it, we can assume that religion is not important in characters' lives. The religion of a Muslim family is likely to be more evident, as it is tied in with cultural practices, such as fasting, attending the mosque, not drinking, and sometimes the clothing of the women.
I wonder if the new Muslim family is going to be religious and actual muslims who practice their faith? Because if not, what is the whole point of introducing a new Muslim family?
The Masoods work in EE. They've combined being a family that the audience can relate to, but at the same time, we see a lot of evidence of their Muslim faith.
I always wonder why the Masoods are always in the pub? They may not drink (apart from Aj) but why would they go to the pub if they are such good muslims?
I always wonder why the Masoods are always in the pub? They may not drink (apart from Aj) but why would they go to the pub if they are such good muslims?
The Masoods are no longer representative of an average muslim family tbh. Will be interesting how Corrie does it.
The Masoods are no longer representative of an average muslim family tbh. Will be interesting how Corrie does it.
Yes, that's what I mean, most muslims I know wouldn't enter a pub full stop. It would be good if Corrie could have a balance of them being 'muslim' without isolating them from the rest of the street.
The trouble is the pub is the hub of community in most soaps so it leaves muslim characters out of most of the action if they don't socialise in there.
I can't see the new Shabnam in EE going in the pub though, she seems a bit stricter than the rest of the Masoods :D
So Muslims don't go in a pub at all? Even if they're not drinking alcohol or choose an non alcoholic drink???
Technically you shouldnt, but sometimes you do if its someones birthday or a celebration as its part of society here. But honestly if you dont drink you dont want to be surrounded by alcohol as it is tempting ..its not like there is an off switch just because you are muslim and secondly its not really fun being stone cold sober when people are tipsy or drunk.
I thought there was a Muslim family in CS about 10 years ago. They ran the corner shop. The actor who plays Jai in Emmerdale was in it,and an older man who was the dad. I didn't really watch Corrie back then, just occasionally, so I might be wrong.
The Masoods are no longer representative of an average muslim family tbh. Will be interesting how Corrie does it.
I'm interested to know how Corrie go with this. Looking it Kai i'm thinking the will go more down the line of the Sharmas In Emmerdale (although I know the Sharmas are mixed race)and the Alahans. I don't think they will be as complicated or as 'ethnic' as the Masoods. I'm willing to be surprised, but looking at Corrie's previous history I just think this is a bit of tokenism.
So Muslims don't go in a pub at all? Even if they're not drinking alcohol or choose an non alcoholic drink???
Generally no, even if you don't drink. Pubs are specifically for drinking alcohol/getting drunk, and the atmosphere is usually different/uncomfortable for someone who isn't used to it.
And as Pubs are central to soaps/British culture it's very difficult to have an Average Muslim family in your soap. And as a Muslim the first thing you noticed about the Masoods and Kai was the amount of time they spent in the pub, that would never happen if you were a teetotal Muslim. With AJ not that much surprised but with the others, especially Zainab (interesting to see what Shabnam does)it was laughable to see them act like The Vic was their local for Orange Juice and Lemonade lol
Generally no, even if you don't drink. Pubs are specifically for drinking alcohol/getting drunk, and the atmosphere is usually different/uncomfortable for someone who isn't used to it.
And as Pubs are central to soaps/British culture it's very difficult to have an Average Muslim family in your soap. And as a Muslim the first thing you noticed about the Masoods and Kai was the amount of time they spent in the pub, that would never happen if you were a teetotal Muslim. With AJ not that much surprised but with the others, especially Zainab (interesting to see what Shabnam does)it was laughable to see them act like The Vic was their local for Orange Juice and Lemonade lol
Lol, well said. Couldn't agree more . Nothing I can add really. You nailed it, especially the part about the Masoods lol.
Generally no, even if you don't drink. Pubs are specifically for drinking alcohol/getting drunk, and the atmosphere is usually different/uncomfortable for someone who isn't used to it.
And as Pubs are central to soaps/British culture it's very difficult to have an Average Muslim family in your soap. And as a Muslim the first thing you noticed about the Masoods and Kai was the amount of time they spent in the pub, that would never happen if you were a teetotal Muslim. With AJ not that much surprised but with the others, especially Zainab (interesting to see what Shabnam does)it was laughable to see them act like The Vic was their local for Orange Juice and Lemonade lol
Its the same for Peter really, it seems quite silly that an alcholic spends so much time in the pub just to drink orange juice.
I thought there was a Muslim family in CS about 10 years ago. They ran the corner shop. The actor who plays Jai in Emmerdale was in it,and an older man who was the dad. I didn't really watch Corrie back then, just occasionally, so I might be wrong.
The Desai family were Hindus, not Muslims. For some reason they didn't last very long at all - Vikram was the only one who stuck around (until he moved to t'other side of the pennines ). I think Dev came in originally as a cousin/nephew of the family or something.
It'll be good to see Corrie introduce it's first Muslim family... tbh it's the only one of Blackburn's ideas that actually sounds interesting.
I don't drink as I don't like it. (Don't worry - I've tried plenty of things.)
People who don't drink would rarely go to a pub as there's little point to it. The drinks are way overpriced, there's not a lot to do there, and sitting in a pub sipping an orange juice isn't especially fun.
I wouldn't say being near alcohol is especially tempting?! For someone who hasn't ever drunk alcohol, or doesn't especially want to, I doubt it would be tempting. They just wouldn't see the point to it.
When one is sober around drunk people what is apparent is how annoying/loud some drunk people can be.
People drinking also seem to have major hang-ups if someone is there but not partaking - and that gets really tiresome.
There's plenty of reasons why the Masoods just wouldn't go into a pub. Generally they come under the heading: what's the point of it? They'd probably be bored stiff and wondering why they weren't sitting comfortably at home.
Obviously the writers have to put people in pubs all the time to mix with various other characters, etc. Same reason why people who are skint have breakfast lunch and dinner and endless cups of tea in the caff despite living three doors down.
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The dad looks about Gail's age so not that old.
He probably got a decent payout from Sunita's life insurance
We do know that Roy and Hayley aren't religious since this has formed a significant part of the storyline of Hayley's approaching death. I would imagine that unless any sort of deal is made of it, we can assume that religion is not important in characters' lives. The religion of a Muslim family is likely to be more evident, as it is tied in with cultural practices, such as fasting, attending the mosque, not drinking, and sometimes the clothing of the women.
I always wonder why the Masoods are always in the pub? They may not drink (apart from Aj) but why would they go to the pub if they are such good muslims?
The Masoods are no longer representative of an average muslim family tbh. Will be interesting how Corrie does it.
Yes, that's what I mean, most muslims I know wouldn't enter a pub full stop. It would be good if Corrie could have a balance of them being 'muslim' without isolating them from the rest of the street.
The trouble is the pub is the hub of community in most soaps so it leaves muslim characters out of most of the action if they don't socialise in there.
I can't see the new Shabnam in EE going in the pub though, she seems a bit stricter than the rest of the Masoods
Technically you shouldnt, but sometimes you do if its someones birthday or a celebration as its part of society here. But honestly if you dont drink you dont want to be surrounded by alcohol as it is tempting ..its not like there is an off switch just because you are muslim and secondly its not really fun being stone cold sober when people are tipsy or drunk.
I'm interested to know how Corrie go with this. Looking it Kai i'm thinking the will go more down the line of the Sharmas In Emmerdale (although I know the Sharmas are mixed race)and the Alahans. I don't think they will be as complicated or as 'ethnic' as the Masoods. I'm willing to be surprised, but looking at Corrie's previous history I just think this is a bit of tokenism.
Generally no, even if you don't drink. Pubs are specifically for drinking alcohol/getting drunk, and the atmosphere is usually different/uncomfortable for someone who isn't used to it.
And as Pubs are central to soaps/British culture it's very difficult to have an Average Muslim family in your soap. And as a Muslim the first thing you noticed about the Masoods and Kai was the amount of time they spent in the pub, that would never happen if you were a teetotal Muslim. With AJ not that much surprised but with the others, especially Zainab (interesting to see what Shabnam does)it was laughable to see them act like The Vic was their local for Orange Juice and Lemonade lol
Lol, well said. Couldn't agree more
Its the same for Peter really, it seems quite silly that an alcholic spends so much time in the pub just to drink orange juice.
The Desai family were Hindus, not Muslims. For some reason they didn't last very long at all - Vikram was the only one who stuck around (until he moved to t'other side of the pennines
It'll be good to see Corrie introduce it's first Muslim family... tbh it's the only one of Blackburn's ideas that actually sounds interesting.
I don't drink as I don't like it. (Don't worry - I've tried plenty of things.)
People who don't drink would rarely go to a pub as there's little point to it. The drinks are way overpriced, there's not a lot to do there, and sitting in a pub sipping an orange juice isn't especially fun.
I wouldn't say being near alcohol is especially tempting?! For someone who hasn't ever drunk alcohol, or doesn't especially want to, I doubt it would be tempting. They just wouldn't see the point to it.
When one is sober around drunk people what is apparent is how annoying/loud some drunk people can be.
People drinking also seem to have major hang-ups if someone is there but not partaking - and that gets really tiresome.
There's plenty of reasons why the Masoods just wouldn't go into a pub. Generally they come under the heading: what's the point of it? They'd probably be bored stiff and wondering why they weren't sitting comfortably at home.
Obviously the writers have to put people in pubs all the time to mix with various other characters, etc. Same reason why people who are skint have breakfast lunch and dinner and endless cups of tea in the caff despite living three doors down.
Yep some less-than pleasant comments on this news item: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2538391/Coronation-Street-Muslim-family-join-cast-reflect-real-life-multi-cultural-Manchester.html
But really would you expect any less of the Daily Fail?