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- Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla has made a groundbreaking appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering an electrifying medley of his chart-toppers Boyfriend and Gabhru.
- Since then, Aujla has delivered a string of hits — from Yaarian Ch Fikk and Unity to Jhanjar, Red Eyes, and Kya Baat Aa — many of which have climbed into the Top 10 internationally.
- The performance, bursting with high-energy beats and Punjabi flair, marked a major milestone for South Asian music on a global platform.
Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla has made a groundbreaking appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering an electrifying medley of his chart-toppers Boyfriend and Gabhru. The performance, bursting with high-energy beats and Punjabi flair, marked a major milestone for South Asian music on a global platform.
Aujla’s set wasn’t just about the music — he brought a slice of Punjabi culture straight into America’s living rooms. In a lighthearted on-stage moment, the singer turned teacher, guiding Fallon through classic bhangra dance steps. The Tonight Show’s official Instagram captured the exchange, with Fallon joking, “I’m not ready for this,” as Aujla encouraged him, “It’s easy, it’s easy.” The segment ended with Fallon laughing and declaring, “Let’s go, man. That’s what I’m talking about!”
.@GeetanDiMachine teaches Jimmy some bhangra! #KaranOnFallon #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/IhJ8WVMANi
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) September 10, 2025
The clip quickly went viral, captioned, “@karanaujla teaches Jimmy some bhangra! #KaranOnFallon #FallonTonight,” drawing applause from fans and fellow artists alike.
For Aujla, this appearance is the latest high point in a career that began behind the scenes. He started out penning lyrics such as Range for Jassi Gill before collaborating with Deep Jandu and Elly Mangat. His singing debut came in 2016 with Property of Punjab, and by 2018, Don’t Worry propelled him into mainstream recognition, making waves on the UK Asian Music Chart.
Since then, Aujla has delivered a string of hits — from Yaarian Ch Fikk and Unity to Jhanjar, Red Eyes, and Kya Baat Aa — many of which have climbed into the Top 10 internationally. With his Tonight Show performance, Aujla has not only elevated his own career but also showcased the growing global influence of Punjabi music, cementing its place in the mainstream cultural conversation.
