Diljit Dosanjh is making American television history tonight. The global Punjabi superstar returns to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 28. This makes him the first Indian artist to perform multiple times on the show.
His first appearance in June 2024 became a worldwide sensation. Diljit taught Jimmy
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Iconic Punjabi catchphrases Fallon backstage.
He said Sat Sri Akal and Panjabi Aa Gaye Oye and Fallon repeated after him. The clip went massively viral on social media, garnering over 3 million views in the first few hours. He also performed a high-energy medley of his hits GOAT and Born to Shine. The videos have become some of the most viewed clips on the Tonight Show’s official website.
Ahead of today’s episode, Diljit and Fallon shared a teaser online. The two were seen dancing together to one of Diljit’s Bhangra songs. The video instantly went viral on Instagram.
Tonight, Diljit is expected to sit down for a full interview with Fallon. The show will also feature a live musical performance. The episode airs at 11:35 PM ET on NBC. Viewers in India can catch it on April 29 at 9:05 AM IST.
For those who can’t watch it live, the official Tonight Show YouTube channel is your best bet. Individual segments are usually recorded within a few hours of airing.
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For example, Jimmy Fallon’s last guest, comedian Red Richardson, appeared on April 23. The episode was uploaded to YouTube shortly after airing. Fallon’s guests tonight (April 27 local time) are Stanley Tucci and Brenda Song.
Diljit’s interview and performance are expected to be among the first clips to go up. The Indian pop star will appear on the show tomorrow, April 28.
Jimmy Fallon shares new photos
Jimmy Fallon just released new photos from the Diljit Dosanjh episode. The pictures tell the story before a single word of the episode is aired.
From the moment Diljit walks in, it’s clear that the two men are truly having a good time. And that energy will carry the entire episode.
The dancing pictures say it all. Fallon isn’t just being a polite host, he’s trying out a cultural activity for the cameras. He is fully committed. With one leg in the air and an arm thrown wide, she does her best impression of a Bhangra move.
Diljit, meanwhile, is cool, relaxed, completely in his element. He’s doing the right thing right next to him.
The interview part looks equally warm. Diljit is animated and expressive, hands moving as he speaks and clearly saying something he cares about. Fallon leans in, fully engaged.
The performance image is on a completely different level. The Tonight Show stage turned into a full Punjabi spectacle. Bhangra dancers in traditional white and gold attire flank Diljit on either side.
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There is a live band behind him as the stage is bathed in deep red light. Arms are in the air. The bodies are in the middle jump. Punjabi makes its presence strongly felt.
If we go by the pictures, the episode is going to be loud, warm and full of real feeling. Punjabi music hits the American night scene tonight.
Reaction on social networks
The viral video featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Jimmy Fallon has garnered a lot of positive comments.
“This is why Fallon is the best in the world! Because he can be anything and do any dance!” one user wrote.
“Jimmy Fallon is Jimmy BHAJI now,” commented another.
Another called Fallon “Jimmy the Jatt”.
“Jimmy = the best Jatt,” wrote another user.
“This gentleman is your greatest guest, Mr. Fallon,” said another.
Aura World Tour
Diljit Dosanjh kicked off his Aura World Tour on April 23 with a record-breaking sold-out performance at Vancouver’s BC Place. This tour follows his massive Dil-Luminati Tour 2024 and includes several stadium-scale shows across North America. The show sold over 130,000 tickets, the largest number for any South Asian artist in the region.
The tour includes stadium shows across North America. Upcoming dates include Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Chicago, Orlando and Dallas. He will perform two nights at Madison Square Garden in New York and two nights at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Dosanjh’s concerts will also be held in Toronto and Los Angeles.
The Appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show appears to be a promotional event. The video’s Instagram caption says, “Diljit Dosanjh talks about his AURA album, his AURA World Tour and plays ‘Morni’!”
