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Karan Aujla Makes U.S. TV Debut on Tonight Show, Teaches Jimmy Fallon Bhangra

The Punjabi star's appearance underscores Punjabi pop's growing reach in the U.S.

Overview

  • Karan Aujla performed a medley of “Boyfriend” and “Gabhru!” on The Tonight Show, marking his first U.S. television performance.
  • The show’s official Instagram shared a behind-the-scenes clip of Aujla coaching Jimmy Fallon in bhangra, which quickly drew widespread fan praise.
  • Multiple outlets reported Aujla as the second Punjabi artist to appear on Fallon’s show, following Diljit Dosanjh’s 2024 turn.
  • Aujla is promoting his third studio album, P-Pop Culture, released on August 22 in collaboration with longtime producer Ikky.
  • He remains booked for Rolling Loud India on November 23 in Navi Mumbai, as local scrutiny continues over allegedly objectionable lyrics flagged by Punjab’s women’s panel.