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8/10
Heartwarming, lighthearted, funny and charming
Peter_Young1 September 2009
Yes Boss is one of my favourite Hindi romantic comedies of the 1990s. It is a very charming film and provides a thoroughly pleasurable and enjoyable watch. The film is about Rahul (Khan), an ambitious guy works as the assistant of the manipulative, married yet womanising businessman Siddharth (Pancholi). Rahul's loyalty to his boss is unlimited, and he does everything for him, even arranging his appointments with women. Siddharth, in turn, promises to help Rahul become an independent businessman in the corporate world. The real conflict occurs when Rahul falls for Seema (Chawla), a young model who instantly catches the eye of Siddharth. Knowing that his boss does not even take her seriously and that he is the one who should play the matchmaker in the story, Rahul now has to choose between his dreams to make it big and succeed, and his love for Seema.

This concept was very interesting and it was brilliantly executed on-screen, infused with a lot of comedy, romance and even light suspense. But most importantly, it must be noted that it is not only an extremely entertaining flick with many hilarious moments. This movie has soul. The principles presented in this film are remarkable. Rahul strives for success because he wants to make his mother happy, and it is evidenced in many sequences throughout the film. Juhi Chawla's Seema is an aspiring model, yet she comes across as a very simple and gentle young woman who has great values and who, like Rahul, has dreams of finding success in life. These two characters are extremely well-written and I find them very easy to relate to. The story shows, satirically yet substantially, how often we tend to lose ourselves when we try to make our dreams come true.

Shahrukh Khan and Juhi Chawla have a fantastic screen chemistry, and they complement each other very well. They both have something very unique about them, they have wit, sensitivity and humour. Shahrukh Khan is just extraordinary in this role. I cannot imagine any other actor playing Rahul as naturally and skillfully as he did. Khan always particularly excels in roles like this, where he plays the simple, sensitive, generous, happy and struggling middle-class guy. He is convincing, extremely likable, and seems to be tailor-made for this part. This role reminds me of his unforgettable character in Kundan Shah's masterwork "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa", and like the latter, this is one of my favourite performances of Mr. Khan. Beautiful and vulnerable, Juhi Chawla is astonishing and enchanting as Seema. She displays both decisiveness, liveliness and confusion, and shows many sides of her personality, including dreaminess, love, anger and compassion. The growth in her character is believable, and as expected she is splendid in comic sequences.

Other cast members are good. Aditya Pancholi manages to be as hateful as his character requires. Kashmira Shah is pretty good in a small role and she is so gorgeous that many would wonder how her husband even thinks of cheating on her. Reema Lagoo and Johnny Lever do their usual stuff. One more aspect that significantly contributes to the film is undoubtedly Jatin-Lalit's memorable soundtrack. Every song stands out. "Ek Din Aap" is very melodious and soothing; "Main Koi Aisa Geet" is very romantic and is brilliantly pictured on Khan and Chawla as he tries to entertain her and finally succeeds; "Choodi Baji Hai Kahi" is joyful and is beautifully shot across some breathtaking locations. "Chand Taare" is very pleasant. "Suniye To" and "Jaata Hai Tu Kaha" are very catchy. Yes Boss is one film I can watch again and again and always be excited and entertained. It is a delightful and memorable picture, and I highly recommend you to see it.
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8/10
Shahrukh khan and Juhi chawla Superhit
rajputshri9 September 2020
Shahrukh khan and Juhi works superb in this movie both looking like young struggler in Mumbai and shahrukh shows exact like new employees in this situation how he manage Juhi and his dreams wishesh.
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8/10
Lovely Film..
raj22877 September 2010
When This movie was released I was 10 years old , since then I still watch this film every time its on TV .This is film is all about Dreams & Love , Some people do anything for their dream and some people do anything for their love . Shahrukh khan Did amazing job doing this movie , he did his best , his funny , charming n best actor in India , Juhi chawla is also best , her smile makes Your heart pound.All other characters did their job well including Ashok Saraf(King of marathi films), Aditya pancholi as well as Kashmira shah.All Songs are Amazing in this movie.. Who is Bollywood geek would love this film ,,,, 8/10 ...
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Biliv my every WORD
sucky15 November 1998
i've seen this movie n believe me, IT IS GOOD!!!! i mean i am of hindi origin but i'd never watch a HINDi movie even if my life depended on it .But after "Yes Boss" it's a whole different story. It's this story about Rahul (shah rukh) who befriends this girl (juhi) n falls in lurve with her.Be4 he can do anything about it though his boss,a womaniser,sees her when she starts working for the company he owns,n wants her for keeps [till he gets sick of her] .From then on,it's a mixed ride of hilarity n romanticism. Lovely,Just lovely!!! the songs,especially 'Meto Aise Geet Gao" ,are lovely n Shah Rukh Khan is at his Comical n Dramatic best. same must be said of Juhi Chawla n all the supporting cast. Get this one n Your friends over on the video n see how ur boring sunday can be the funniest sunday of ur life..... ahhhhhhhhhhhh *sigh*
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7/10
Different and Charming
clashyboy30 August 2023
The story is different to the usual tropes of Bollywood stories during the 90s. SRK plays a likable and relatable character yearning for success without consideration of his values while Juli does a similar role, they are inherently different in their personalities.

Although the antagonist performed decenty, a lot of the characters from his end didn't have much depth including his wife and secretary. They lost their importance through the story and seemed more side characterish than initially portraied.

Essentially the story is about growth and how SRK and Juli realise the value of love over the materialistic life they desired. However the story did not explore that growth thoroughly and skipped over it for the most part.

Nonetheless, the story was fun and entertaining throughout. The characters were likeable and interesting. The chemistry between SRK and Julli always is a pleasure to watch and the songs were a lot of fun. A nice watch.
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9/10
Such a good time!
evesariah5 March 2016
Such a happy movie, and funny! A must-see for all SRK fans, his acting is always spot-on, and Juhi Chawla does a wonderful acting job as well. The two of them really work well together.

The outfits are obviously a bit dated, but it's all part of the fun. 'Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon' is such a lovely, romantic song from this movie. It's a classic, funny Bollywood chickflick! One I definitely plan on owning, and could see again and again. Some say this is a version of a movie that's already been done, or the storyline is similar.. But who cares? It's light, and colorful, and full of goodness. This movie is sure to make you smile :)
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10/10
juhi - shahrukh combo : simply the best
Sara_fatima12118 March 2007
Yes boss is a very sweet film.Its an innocent love story about two people who have lots of dreams ,aspirations.Rahul(shahrukhkhan)who is working in a company dreams big he wants to become rich and the only person who can fulfill his dreams is his boss(aditya pancholi) who is not exactly a villain but a casanova .But the story actually begins with Seema who like rahul dreams of becoming rich so what better than falling for a person who is rich and none other than rahul's boss .Rahul and seema become mere puppets in the hands of siddharth(aditya pancholi).As the story moves forward seema and rahul realize that they are in love .But they don't seem to express that.watch the climax part of the film its really interesting one.Shahrukh and juhi make a perfect couple their expressions are so beautiful that one cannot escape from falling in love with the characters.All and all good film
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10/10
Adorable
phoenix1861-127 May 2010
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I just love it. It's funny and feel-good, but also very touching, heartwarming and heartfelt in quite a few scenes. Lots of close-ups, which is nice. I loved the scene where Rahul and Seema sit on the porch and the tipsy Seema inadvertently jabs Rahul in the eye and then blows softly at his face to relieve his pain. It's so sweet -- those close-ups of them, and you see that she starts to realize her love for him. Aziz Mirza has become one of my favorite directors because of these sweet touches, romantic and realistic at the same time, that he puts in his films. And there are other such lovely scenes sprinkled throughout the movie.

The ending is just hilarious, I appreciated it a lot. And what can be better than a wet, sweaty, bloody SRK fighting for his love? In the "fluffy romantic comedy with a message" category I'd give it a 10, and I only gave it 9 because I didn't like the first half when I watched it for the first time. Somehow, it seemed a bit boring. But then things picked up in the second half and I loved the ending as I said. When I watched the movie for the second time, I loved all of it, every single scene. I've got this problem -- I usually don't notice the music the first time round. And because Hindi is not my native language I couldn't understand what they were singing about, so the music numbers seemed a bit boring at first. Then I listened to the songs again, checked out the lyrics and translations on the net and I absolutely love all of them now, particularly Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaaon, Ek Din Aap, Chand Taare, well, really, all of them! They just lift my mood invariably.

I find I really like SRK's 90-s films, though I was very wary of them at first. Though not as slick and glossy as those of the 2000s, those films had a sort of innocence and a lot of heart to them. Or it's just my nostalgia and shahrukhism, I really don't know.
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10/10
Innocent Romance and Gentle Fun
debajyoti-269246 January 2021
Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla - a bond of innocense with super hit melodious songs from Abhijeet Bhattyacharya,Alka Yagnik,Kumar Shanu and Udit Narayan. Must watch for all.
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Remake of "For Love or Money" (1993)
ames0072 September 1999
This film is essentially a remake of the Michael J Fox film "For Love or Money" aka the Concierge. The story is identical, allowing for the "Bollywood-isation" with songs, dances, and really terrible comedy pieces.
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10/10
Yes Boss" was well-received by both audiences and critics at the time of its release
disharma-2413127 July 2023
Yes Boss is a Bollywood romantic comedy film released in 1997, directed by Aziz Mirza and produced by Ratan Jain. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Aditya Pancholi in the lead roles.

The story revolves around Rahul (played by Shah Rukh Khan), an ambitious young man who works as an assistant to a successful advertising executive, Siddharth (played by Aditya Pancholi). Rahul is dedicated to his job and always aims to please his boss. However, things take a turn when he falls in love with Seema (played by Juhi Chawla), an upcoming model and aspiring actress.

As the story progresses, Rahul finds himself in a difficult situation where he has to balance his love for Seema with his loyalty towards his boss, who also has feelings for her. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of relationships.

"Yes Boss" was well-received by both audiences and critics at the time of its release. Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla's performances, along with the music composed by Jatin-Lalit, were particularly praised.
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10/10
Such A Great Movie
MehdiRizvi-78671 July 2022
It is such an amazing movie! Plus, the innocence in Juhi Chawla's and SRK's acting is what is the takeaway here. Brilliant chemistry between these two actors, and honestly one of the best on-screen couples in Bollywood.

Movies back then were a marvel to watch. Also, the songs are so good that people still love them after 23 years!!
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10/10
Yes boss
nadineelkhamissy25 January 2022
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Arr you talking about yes boss I love this movie on of the best. Really i didn't thought when I put 10/10. IT is my favorite srk 😍❤ let me feel for Rahul and for his mother same as juhi I was very impressed by her role it was first role I saw for juhi. I love it really.
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