It is a major moment for Diljit Dosanjh fans as the musician is all set to make his Jimmy Fallon debut. Ahead of his debut, Dosanjh shared a behind-the-scenes video with ‘The Tonight Show‘ host Jimmy Fallon trying to teach him punjabi. And fans have been rolling on the floor with laughter as the dynamic duo struggle to keep a straight face themselves.
Diljit Dosanjh is flying high on success with his Dil-Luminati tour. The 40-year-old singer became the first punjabi musician to perform at Vancouver’s BC Place stadium. Diljit also became the first Indian to perform at Coachella this year. He has also been applauded for his performance in Netflix’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. Diljit Dosanjh’s appearance on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ is a big moment for all Punjabi musicians.
Diljit Dosanjh Makes His US TV Debut On Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’
The ‘Born to Shine’ singer posted a video of himself with Jimmy Fallon trying to teach him Punjabi, an Indian language. The duo struggle to keep a straight face as Diljit teaches Jimmy phrases like “Punjabi agaye oye…” and “Oye!” Both start laughing at the end of it. Diljit also teaches Fallon to say “Sat Sri Akal” which the host pronounces spot on.
Sat Sri Akal! @diljitdosanjh pic.twitter.com/prnXt72Gd0
— Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) June 18, 2024
Backstage glove swap with @diljitdosanjh! #DiljitOnFallon #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/v9FOU18e7b
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) June 17, 2024
.@diljitdosanjh makes his US late night TV debut to perform “Born to Shine”!
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) June 18, 2024
WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/XgRIrtodbk#FallonTonight #DiljitOnFallon pic.twitter.com/HkmCxruVbb
Priyanka Chopra also joined in on the fun, commenting, “It’s the Oye for me”. In another fun video, Diljit and Jimmy appear to exchange gloves before the show. Dosanjh, who wears black gloves during all his performances, was surprised to see the custom white glove featuring the show’s logo that Jimmy hands him.
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Fans Cannot Hold Back Their Excitement
The excitement among his fans to watch Diljit Dosanjh on the show with Jimmy Fallon is palpable. Many have commented on the behind-the-scenes videos sending good wishes to him. One fan wrote, “Watching him on Jimmy Fallon’s show was a joy! His ability to convey the beauty of his culture, language, and values is truly remarkable. He is a true ambassador of his heritage.”
If someone know what success is … @diljitdosanjh will tell you exact definition. Keep growing everyday
— Bull_Kaydee (@Bull_Kaydee) June 18, 2024
Mr. Worldwide in the literal sense
— V-shesh (@Visheshh8) June 18, 2024
From today he is Jimmypreet Singh Fallon ft @diljitdosanjh
— Raghuveer (@Straying_mind) June 18, 2024
From Punjab to prime time! @diljitdosanjh Paaji. Chha gye
— NIKHIL MISHRA (@D3vilsCall) June 18, 2024
legends together ❤
— sush (@2sush) June 18, 2024
Most humble Punjabi and Indian artist
— Jitin Sharma (@jitin84) June 18, 2024
G.O.A.T 🐐
— Kash😈 (@iconic_cric) June 18, 2024
This is awesome! @jimmyfallon you’re the man. 🤙🏼@diljitdosanjh ਚੜਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਵੀਰ 🙏
— Jatinjit Singh (@jatinjsm) June 18, 2024
Another fan joined in writing, “TOO MUCH OBSESSED”. Many also commented with Dosanjh’s patent line “Punjabi agaye oye”. Fans called him “G.O.A.T” and poured in their good wishes.
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