Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in India and is one of the official languages of the country. It is written in the Devanagari script and has a rich literary tradition, with roots tracing back to ancient languages like Sanskrit. Hindi is the first language for many people and serves as a lingua franca in various regions of North India. With over 500 million speakers, Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is also recognized in several countries with significant Indian communities, such as Nepal, Mauritius, and Fiji. Hindi plays a crucial role in Indian cinema, particularly in the Bollywood film industry, contributing to its global popularity.