Yash Kartik Sharma is an Assistant Professor of English at Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bangalore. His academic interests include Elizabethan drama, Indian cinema, literary criticism, communication skills, and personality development. His research focuses on the influence of Elizabethan drama on Indian cinema, particularly the adaptation of themes, characters, and narrative techniques from classical literature into contemporary Indian films. He is passionate about creating engaging and student-centred learning experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity, effective communication, and confidence. He actively participates in academic, literary, and co-curricular activities and is committed to contributing to teaching, research, and higher education.