Diljit Dosanjh performs on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show | The internet can't keep calm! Here's why...

Diljit Dosanjh has made history by becoming the first Indian singer to perform on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show. The makers of the show shared the video clip of the performance online, which is doing the rounds on the internet. Diljit’s performance has taken the internet by storm, with Indians everywhere taking to social media to express their joy in seeing South Asian representation on the global stage.

Netizen’s react to Diljit Dosanjh's performance on The Tonight Show

Speaking about the supremacy of Diljit in the Punjabi industry and how he has carved a niche for himself in India and abroad, one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “We are truly living in #DiljitDosanjh’s era.”

We are truly living in #DiljitDosanjh’s era. pic.twitter.com/Lpyq9sgOuf

— Añj (@soraandsakura) June 18, 2024

Another wrote, “Jimmy Fallon introduced Diljit Dosanjh as "the biggest Punjabi artist on the planet" @diljitdosanjh chha gaye paaji.””

Jimmy Fallon introduced Diljit Dosanjh as "the biggest Punjabi artist on the planet" 🔥🔥@diljitdosanjh chha gaye paaji 🐐❤️#DiljitDosanjh #JimmyFallon #FallonTonight #DiljitOnFallon pic.twitter.com/6LWPfA8JZc

— Rahul Soni (@Dilli_Wala_BF) June 18, 2024

Expressing joy in seeing South Asian representation on the global stage, one user wrote, “@diljitdosanjh making Indians proud and how! 🇮🇳#DiljitDosanjh,” while another wrote, “HISTORY MADE BY @diljitdosanjh Paaji So happy to see Punjabi music/bhangra being represented on @jimmyfallon This made me so emotional to see ‘cause this is the main reason why we’ve incorporated Bhangra in our wrestling entrance for 20 years. Representation matters!”

HISTORY MADE BY @diljitdosanjh Paaji

So happy to see Punjabi music/bhangra being represented on @jimmyfallon 📺

This made me so emotional to see ‘cause this is the main reason why we’ve incorporated Bhangra in our wrestling entrance for 20 years. Representation matters! ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/GpOZrs13ak

— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) June 18, 2024

Diljit Dosanjh on The Tonight Show

Diljit featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as part of his DIL-LUMINATI WORLD TOUR and sang his Punjabi song titled 'Born to Shine/G.O.A.T.' with his full band. In the clip shared by the makers of The Tonight Show, Diljit is seen wearing traditional Punjabi attire and silver accessories during his five-minute performance. Jimmy Fallon introduced Diljit Dosanjh as "the biggest Punjabi artist on the planet,” marking Diljit’s debut on US television.

Before appearing on stage, Diljit had some fun conversations with Jimmy backstage. In a video posted by Diljit on his Instagram handle, the singer is seen teaching Jimmy Punjabi slang such as "Panjabi Aa Gaye Oye" and "Sat Sri Akaal.”

Sharing the video clip on Twitter, one user wrote, “DILJIT DOSANJH IS REALLY ON A WORLD DOMINATION MISSION WHERE HE MAKES EVERYONE SPEAK IN PUNJABI.”

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