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The Times of India
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TOI Entertainment Desk | etimes.in

Jimmy Fallon introduces Diljit Dosanjh as the 'biggest Punjabi artist on the planet' as he performs 'Born to Shine' and 'G.O.A.T' - WATCH

Diljit Dosanjh made an electrifying late night debut on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' as he got the audience up on their feat and dancing to Punjabi beats.

The actor-singer, who has been making waves in the US with his sold-out shows tour shows, was the musical guest on Fallon's talk show. Dressed in his traditional Punjabi attire, the star took over the stage and delivered an unforgettable performance, mesmerizing the audience with his hit songs 'Born to Shine' and 'G.O.A.T.'

The segment began with Fallon’s enthusiastic introduction, highlighting Dosanjh's monumental influence in the music industry. "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the biggest Punjabi artist on the planet, Diljit Dosanjh!" Fallon said, setting the stage for what would be a show-stopping performance.

The performance was met with roaring applause from the live audience. Fans tuning in to watch the star on the show were brimming with pride. The show's social media pages quickly lit up with clips and praises for the Punjabi superstar, with many fans expressing their excitement and pride at seeing Dosanjh on such a prestigious platform. One netizen said, "I am so proud (even as a Bengali) to see a Punjabi artist, one of the biggest artists of South Asia to be on the Tonight Show! NEVER thought I’d see this in my life! I’ve been watching Jimmy since I was 12 years old. Now I’m 27. Cannot believe the day has come that the tunes I play in the car would take on American late night television."

Another said, "Being from Punjab, it feels amazing to see Diljit Dosanjh on your show."

Still another took to the comments to write, "Wow shout out to Jimmy Fallon for showing up for the Punjabi culture and casting diversity!! This made my heart so warm!!!"

"Seeing all the tweets of people appreciating their first taste of @diljitdosanjh's Amazing performance!" tweeted another.

On the work front, Diljit is making waves for his new track 'Bhairava Anthem' from the film 'Kalki 2898 AD'.

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