Diljit Dosanjh Brings ‘Aura’ to ‘The Tonight Show’, Punjabi Singer Teaches Jimmy Fallon Some Bhangra Moves (Watch Video)
Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh returned to 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' after two years. Taking to his Instagram handle, the 'Born To Shine' singer gave fans a sneak peek of the upcoming episode where he could be seen teaching Fallon some bhangra moves.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is set to make a return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, two years after his debut appearance, with early glimpses suggesting a lively episode filled with music, dance and entertainment. Diljit Dosanjh Calls Appearing on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon a ‘Dream Come True’; Says 'I Can’t Wait to Share My Music and Punjabi Culture With a Global Audience’.
Diljit shared the update on Instagram, posting a video from the show's studio that offered fans a sneak peek into his upcoming appearance. In the clip, his team is seen opening a studio door and asking, "Kya lagta tha nahi lautenge?"
The camera then pans to Diljit, who says, "Kaha tha na ke ek baar Punjabi aa jayein toh chethi nahi jaate... Jimmy Fallon aa gaye oye." The video features music from his latest track Morni. Clips shared by the show's official Instagram handle further tease the episode, showing Diljit teaching host Jimmy Fallon some Bhangra steps.
Diljit Dosanjh Teaches Bhangra to Jimmy Fallon on ‘The Tonight Show’
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The duo is seen dancing together, laughing and enjoying the moment, hinting at a light-hearted and energetic segment. Diljit also revealed via Instagram Stories that Fallon sent him a handwritten thank-you note, expressing gratitude for his return to the show.
The singer-actor first appeared on The Tonight Show in 2024, where he performed his hit tracks "GOAT" and "Born to Shine". Introduced as the "biggest Punjabi artist on the planet," Diljit impressed audiences with his stage presence and signature Bhangra performance in a traditional white dhoti kurta and turban. The latest preview has sparked strong buzz on social media, with fans expressing excitement over his return to the popular late-night show.
Meanwhile, Dosanjh was last seen in Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, JP Dutta and Krishan Kumar, alongside Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, with Mona Singh, Anya Singh, Medha Rana and Sonam Bajwa in supporting roles. Bhushan Kumar Calls ‘Border 2′ ’Organic’ Hit, Reveals What Sunny Deol Told About Film’s Box Office Numbers.
He will next appear in Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga, set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition. The film, which also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari Wagh and Vedang Raina, is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 12. This marks Diljit's second collaboration with Imtiaz Ali after the 2024 film Amar Singh Chamkila.
