Uncommon Sense with Saloni is a 2020 Indian comedy show that premiered on
SonyLIV
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on 5 November 2020.
It was directed by Prem Mistry and Sachin Negi, starring
Saloni Gaur, Shubham Gaur, Jasmeet Singh Bhatia, Sachin Negi and Badri Chavan. Saloni Gaur, commonly known by her comic name Nazma Aapi, is a contemporary comedian and
impressionist
Impressionism was a 19th-century art movement characterized by visible brush strokes, open Composition (visual arts), composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage ...
. She marked her web series debut with this show.
Cast
Episodes
Season 1
Reception
Critical reviews
The show has received mixed reviews.
A reviewer for
''Film Companion'' criticized the show for being "Too Silly For The Serious Topic It Wants To Discuss". She added "For the show to work, it either needs much sharper writing or a full-blown commitment to silliness without the baggage of an ‘issue’ to discuss."
Tatsam Mukherjee of ''
Firstpost
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The Network 18 group was originally owned by Raghav Bahl. In January 2012, the gro ...
'' said "The first episode of ''Uncommon Sense with Saloni'' is well... adequate, also served with a segment featuring Nazma Aapi, Gaur's most popular avatar. In a time, when there are no such shows (barring Kamra's) maybe we should be thankful for this one. It might improve in the episodes to come."
The show received a rating of 6.6/10 on
Digit (magazine)
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.
Controversy
Bollywood actress
Kangana Ranaut
Kangna Amardeep Ranaut (; born 23 March 1986) is an Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician serving as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, Mandi since June 2024. Known for her portrayals of strong-willed, u ...
lashed out at Saloni for mimicking her.
References
External links
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Indian comedy web series
Hindi-language web series
SonyLIV original films