Kathmandu, March 30 -- A medium wide shot of a couple sleeping opens the scene. It's nighttime and the chirp of insects hangs in the air. The scene cuts to a close-up, revealing the tense face of the wife, deep in thought, her eyes unmoving, staring at her husband, who blinks several times. Next morning, the husband, his forehead smeared with a red tika, is ready to leave. Quietly resigned, he bids goodbye to his wife. Accompanied by a sombre, soulful melody, it's an emotional moment for the couple, and for the audience.

This is how the music video for the song Saili starts, and the lyrics go on to talk about the plight of the husband who leaves his beloved to go work abroad. The song was an instant hit when it was released in 2017-it's ...