New Delhi: Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh made a sensational debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, captivating the audience with his hit tracks "G.O.A.T" and "Born to Shine." This appearance marks a significant milestone for Punjabi music on an international stage. Diljit's backstage camaraderie with host Jimmy Fallon has been creating a buzz on social media. In one video, Dosanjh teaches Fallon some Punjabi phrases, starting with his iconic catchphrase, “Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye.”
Diljit Dosanjh gets praised by Jimmy Fallon
In a new backstage video shared by Diljit, Fallon praises his “electrifying performance,” exclaiming, “You crushed it. You were fantastic. It couldn’t have been better. Everyone was dancing. Please come back.”
Fallon’s attempt at the Punjabi greeting “Sat Sri Akal” delighted viewers. These videos featuring Diljit and Jimmy have received widespread appreciation from fans and celebrities alike.
Diljit shares post with Jimmy
Diljit captioned the Instagram post with “One love,” and the video gives fans a glimpse of his “Main Hoon Punjab” performance. Fallon even joined him on stage, reacting with, “That is how you do it!”
Check out Diljit Dosanjh's post here:
Priyanka Chopra reacts
Actor Priyanka Chopra commented on one of the videos, expressing her amusement with, “It’s the Oye for me.”
British Indian singer Jassi Sidhu shared his joy, stating that Dosanjh has “made Punjabi music mainstream.”
Another fan praised Dosanjh for “opening doors for thousands of passionate people around the globe who come from humble backgrounds.” Fans also applauded Dosanjh’s dedication to his roots, noting how he proudly wears traditional Punjabi attire and a turban.
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