Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in India, but also in Nepal and other countries where Indian immigrants have settled. It is the official language of the government of India and is also one of the two official languages of the Indian Union, along with English. Hindi is the fourth most spoken language in the world, with around 41% of the Indian population speaking it as their first language. It is written in the Devanagari script, which is also used to write other languages such as Nepali and Sanskrit. Hindi has a rich literary tradition and is one of the oldest languages of India, with a history dating back to the 10th century. It has a complex grammatical structure and a vocabulary that has been influenced by various other languages such as Persian, Arabic, and English. It is also used in media and entertainment industries, including Bollywood movies, TV shows, and music. Hindi is also one of the languages of the Indian diaspora and has a large number of speakers in countries such as Fiji, Mauritius, and Trinidad and Tobago. Hindi is also a widely spoken language in other countries like UAE, USA, Canada, UK and Australia.