KATHMANDU: Indian music production company T-Series has released a Hindi version of popular Nepali singer Sushant KC’s much-loved song “Bardali.” The Hindi adaptation, titled “Uff,” was unveiled on Monday through T-Series’ official YouTube channel, which boasts over 29.2 million subscribers.

In the Hindi version, the music video features Sushant KC alongside renowned Nepali actress Swastima Khadka. Although the video retains the same setting as the original, some supporting artists who appeared in the Nepali version are not featured in the Hindi release.

Interestingly, the vocals by Indrakala Rai from the original Nepali track have been preserved without alteration. The Nepali version of “Bardali” was a runaway success, going on to YouTube’s global trending list and becoming extremely popular for its soulful tune and movie-quality video.

This collaboration by a leading Indian music company and a leading Nepali singer is being hailed as a milestone, reflecting the growing international popularity of Nepali music.As industry observers have noted, T-Series has previously worked with other Nepali artists, further strengthening cultural ties through music.