Watch: Dhanush's ‘Kuberaa' vs Aamir Khan's ‘Sitaare Zameen Par'
Why is your life not a romantic comedy but an arthouse bummer? Why are you stuck in a trope — a misfit in a world written by bad writers? This week on FOMO Fix, we break down two big releases that promise underdog wins but serve mid:
Dhanush's Kubera vs Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par on Hype Check.
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Watch till the end to find out which meta-movie is worth your weekend — and which trope to avoid like a PSA disguised as a plot.
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