Yes Boss
There are lots of poor people in India who want to get rich soon. A woman named Seema is one of them. She is very beautiful and has an admirer by the name of Sidharth. This man is very rich, and wants to marry Seema. But Seema finds out that he is already married, so refuses to marry him. He assures her that he does not love his wife, and will divorce her, and then marry Seema. Then there is the story of another poor person, a man by the name of Rahul. Rahul is also an admirer of Seema. But Rahul works for Sidharth. Rahul knows that Sidharth is going to betray Seema and have an affair with someone else very soon. Rahul also knows that Seema wants to get rich very quickly. How will be convince her about Sidharth? Rahul is also afraid If Sidharth finds out he will fire Rahul, thus he will remain a poor man all his life.
Despite its tight budget of $2.7M, Yes Boss became a box office success, earning $12.0M worldwide—a 344% return. The film's fresh perspective found its audience, demonstrating that strong storytelling can transcend budget limitations.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
Yes Boss (1997) exemplifies precise plot construction, characteristic of Aziz Mirza's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 2 hours and 45 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.1, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 2 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Rahul is introduced as an ambitious young professional working as a junior executive, eager to climb the corporate ladder. He is a "yes man" to his boss Siddharth, doing whatever it takes to get ahead, including helping his married boss conduct extramarital affairs.. Notably, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 19 minutes when Rahul meets Seema, a beautiful young woman who becomes the new object of Siddharth's desire. Siddharth orders Rahul to help him seduce Seema, promising a promotion in return. Rahul encounters Seema and is immediately struck by her charm and beauty.. At 11% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 40 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 24% of the runtime. This demonstrates the protagonist's commitment to Rahul makes the active choice to pursue a relationship with Seema while pretending to help Siddharth. He decides to woo her for himself by posing as a wealthy, successful man, entering a world of deception in the name of love rather than just career advancement., moving from reaction to action.
At 81 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 49% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Structural examination shows that this crucial beat False victory: Rahul and Seema fall deeply in love and perhaps become engaged or make serious commitment. Rahul feels he has won both the girl and maintained his career prospects. Everything seems perfect, but the lies he's built his relationship on remain hidden, creating dramatic irony., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 123 minutes (75% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, The truth is revealed: Seema discovers Rahul's lies - that he's not wealthy, that he's been deceiving her, possibly that he initially pursued her at his boss's behest. She feels betrayed and heartbroken. Rahul loses Seema, and possibly his job as well. His dreams of love and success both die., demonstrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 132 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 80% of the runtime. Rahul has a realization or receives advice that gives him clarity. He understands that he must pursue Seema with complete honesty, showing his true self rather than a false image. He gains the courage to be vulnerable and authentic, synthesizing the lesson about genuine love with action., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
Yes Boss's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs a 15-point narrative structure framework that maps key story moments. By mapping Yes Boss against these established plot points, we can identify how Aziz Mirza utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish Yes Boss within the comedy genre.
Comparative Analysis
Additional comedy films include The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, The Bad Guys and Lake Placid.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Rahul is introduced as an ambitious young professional working as a junior executive, eager to climb the corporate ladder. He is a "yes man" to his boss Siddharth, doing whatever it takes to get ahead, including helping his married boss conduct extramarital affairs.
Theme
A colleague or friend comments on Rahul's behavior, suggesting that real success and happiness don't come from being someone's puppet, but from having self-respect and genuine relationships. Rahul dismisses this advice, focused only on his career ambitions.
Worldbuilding
We see Rahul's world: his office dynamics with boss Siddharth, his role as the ultimate yes-man, his complicity in helping Siddharth hide affairs from his wife, his own aspirations for promotion and wealth. The workplace culture and Siddharth's manipulative personality are established.
Disruption
Rahul meets Seema, a beautiful young woman who becomes the new object of Siddharth's desire. Siddharth orders Rahul to help him seduce Seema, promising a promotion in return. Rahul encounters Seema and is immediately struck by her charm and beauty.
Resistance
Rahul hesitates about the moral implications of helping his boss pursue Seema. He observes Seema and begins to develop feelings for her himself. Internal conflict grows between his career ambitions and emerging genuine emotions. He debates whether to continue being Siddharth's puppet.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
Rahul makes the active choice to pursue a relationship with Seema while pretending to help Siddharth. He decides to woo her for himself by posing as a wealthy, successful man, entering a world of deception in the name of love rather than just career advancement.
Mirror World
Rahul and Seema's relationship deepens. Their courtship scenes show genuine connection and joy. Seema represents everything Rahul didn't know he needed - honesty, simplicity, real love. This relationship becomes the emotional core that will teach Rahul what truly matters.
Premise
The fun romantic comedy portion: Rahul courts Seema while juggling his deception. Song sequences, romantic moments, comedy arising from maintaining dual identities. Rahul experiences genuine happiness with Seema while still playing the game with Siddharth. The audience enjoys the romantic premise.
Midpoint
False victory: Rahul and Seema fall deeply in love and perhaps become engaged or make serious commitment. Rahul feels he has won both the girl and maintained his career prospects. Everything seems perfect, but the lies he's built his relationship on remain hidden, creating dramatic irony.
Opposition
The web of lies becomes harder to maintain. Siddharth grows suspicious or more demanding. Seema may start discovering inconsistencies in Rahul's stories. The pressure of living a double life intensifies. Close calls and near-discoveries create mounting tension. Rahul's deception catches up with him.
Collapse
The truth is revealed: Seema discovers Rahul's lies - that he's not wealthy, that he's been deceiving her, possibly that he initially pursued her at his boss's behest. She feels betrayed and heartbroken. Rahul loses Seema, and possibly his job as well. His dreams of love and success both die.
Crisis
Rahul faces the consequences of his choices. He experiences deep regret and self-reflection. He realizes that in chasing material success and using deception, he lost what truly mattered. Dark night of the soul where he contemplates his values and what kind of person he wants to be.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
Rahul has a realization or receives advice that gives him clarity. He understands that he must pursue Seema with complete honesty, showing his true self rather than a false image. He gains the courage to be vulnerable and authentic, synthesizing the lesson about genuine love with action.
Synthesis
The finale: Rahul pursues Seema with honesty and authenticity. He may confront Siddharth, quit his job, or make other sacrifices to prove his transformation. Grand romantic gesture showing his genuine feelings. Resolves conflicts with truth rather than deception. Wins Seema back through authentic expression of love.
Transformation
Final image mirrors the opening but shows transformation: Rahul is no longer a "yes man" - he's found his voice and integrity. He's with Seema in an honest relationship built on truth. Whether wealthy or not, he's genuinely happy, having chosen love and self-respect over hollow ambition.