Stills from video shared by Jimmy.
Diljit Dosanjh was a proud teacher to Jimmy Fallon as The Tonight Show’s host repeated Punjabi phrases.
Diljit Dosanjh’s fans were excited to learn that the musical sensation will soon be appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Now, the show’s host, Jimmy, has taken to social media to share some fun BTS moments with the singer. Diljit’s shoot for the show took place recently and the singer could be seen teaching Punjabi to Jimmy.
In a now-viral video, Diljit Dosanjh taught Jimmy Fallon how to say phrases like ‘Punjabi aa gaye oye’ and ‘Sat Sri Akal’. Jimmy repeated the phrases as best as he could and Diljit appeared to be a proud teacher. The show also shared a warm hug.
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For his debut appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s show, Diljt opted for wear a white kurta and turban with a leather jacket-vest. The singer looked dapper as he groomed his moustache and shared fun moments with Jimmy. In another video, Diljit and Jimmy exchanged their gloves behind the scenes.
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During a recent interview with Raj Shamani, Diljit shared his thoughts on this exciting opportunity and also spilt beans about his musical act. When probed about his song choice, Diljit shared his laid-back approach, saying, “Gaana abhi decide nahi kiya. Wo plane mein, decide ho jayega. I haven’t decided on the song yet. Will decide on the plane).”
Diljit Dosanjh, only recently, shared the big news with the caption, “PANJABI AAGYE OYEE This Week’s Guest @jimmyfallon @fallontonight @nbc BHANGRA HUN MAINSTREAM PENA PROPER HOLLYWOOD.” He also shared a screenshot that confirmed his presence for the talk show. The guest list for the week on the popular show also included acclaimed actors Eddie Murphy, Kevin Costner, and The Bear star Matty Matheson.
Diljit Dosanjh is riding high on waves of success, marked by a series of international concerts, chart-topping albums, and critically acclaimed movie roles. Earlier this year, Diljit made waves in Canada where he performed to a thrilled crowd at Vancouver’s BC Place stadium, where more than 54,000 fans witnessed his electrifying presence.
In addition to his musical achievements, Diljit recently appeared in the Netflix release Amar Singh Chamkila, alongside Parineeti Chopra, who plays Amarjot Singh, Chamkila’s wife. The film, based on the life of the renowned singer Amar Singh Chamkila who was tragically murdered, was an instant hit with viewers, further cementing Diljit’s multifaceted talent.
