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This paper explores the multifaceted relationship between William Shakespeare's literary influence and the evolution of Assamese cinema, with specific emphasis on Hemanta Kr Das' film Othello (2014). It investigates how Shakespeare's plays have been culturally appropriated, adapted, and reinterpreted within the socio-political landscapes of Assam. The study examines the historical trajectory of Shakespeare's influence in Assamese literature, theatre, and film, analyzing early adaptation efforts, the role of pioneering playwrights and filmmakers, and the complex politics of identity and otherness embedded within these works. Through a detailed case study of Das' Othello (2014), the paper interrogates themes of racial and cultural marginalization, societal stratification, and the fluid boundaries of cultural authenticity. The analysis situates these adaptations within theoretical frameworks of cultural appropriation, hybridity, and postcolonial identity, illustrating how regional narratives reconfigure universal themes to address local realities. This research paper focuses on the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's global motifs in regional contexts and highlights the transformative potential of cultural adaptation in shaping notions of identity, belonging, and resistance.