'PANJABI AAGYE OYEE' Says Diljit Dosanjh as He Becomes First Punjabi to Feature on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show
Diljit Dosanjh continues to elevate Punjabi music on global platforms, adding another milestone to his impressive career. The acclaimed actor-singer is set to appear as a guest on the highly popular "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," marking a historic moment as the first Punjabi artist to be featured on the show.
Diljit shared his excitement with fans by posting a screenshot of the upcoming guest line-up on social media. In the caption, he wrote, "PANJABI AAGYE OYEE😎 This Week’s Guest." The announcement quickly garnered enthusiasm from his followers, with one fan commenting, "Panjab X Hollywood," and another expressing anticipation, "Can’t wait to see Jimmy Fallon speaking in Punjabi." Fans also humorously teased Diljit about speaking English on the show, with one noting, "ab apka jhoot pakda jayega ! english me hi baat karogey na!" Another fan optimistically remarked, "Hollywood is not far from you now. I think next move of Diljit will be a Hollywood movie."
Diljit is no stranger to making history. In April, he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at Vancouver's BC Place stadium during his Dil-Luminati tour. This achievement followed his groundbreaking performance at Coachella last year, where he electrified a packed audience and proudly announced, “Punjabi aa gaye Coachella oye,” a moment that quickly went viral on social media.
On the cinematic front, Diljit is set to star in "Jatt and Juliet 3," with the trailer released on June 11. The film, which also stars Neeru Bajwa, is scheduled to hit theaters on June 27. Diljit's continuous efforts to promote Punjabi culture and music internationally underscore his role as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry.
- PTC PUNJABI