Karan Aujla Took Over The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and Here’s What Made It Epic!
Karan Aujla, the Punjabi-Canadian artist who’s been rewriting the rules of global music, made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and delivered an unforgettable performance for everyone watching.
The Performance That Lit Up Studio 6B
Aujla delivered a high-octane medley of “Boyfriend” and “MF Gabhru!”, backed by a live band and a visual setup that felt more like a stadium show than a TV segment. His longtime collaborator Ikky joined him on stage, adding a rock-inspired edge to the set that had even Fallon nodding along.
But what fans didn’t see on the broadcast was the energy backstage. According to insiders, Aujla arrived hours early to rehearse with the Tonight Show crew, personally overseeing lighting cues and sound checks to ensure every beat hit just right. “He was meticulous,” one crew member shared. “You could tell this meant more than just airtime; it was about representing his culture with pride.”
Bhangra Meets Fallon – A Viral Moment Born Before the Scenes
The now-viral bhangra moment wasn’t scripted. In a behind-the-scenes clip posted by the show’s Instagram, Aujla is seen greeting Fallon with a warm hug before saying, “So I’m going to teach you some bhangra today.” Fallon, ever the sport, joked, “I’m too stiff,” but quickly got into the groove. The two broke into a lively routine to Aujla’s track “Gabhru,” and the internet exploded.
Fans flooded social media with praise, calling it a “proud moment” and celebrating Aujla for putting Punjabi culture front and center. The hashtag #KaranOnFallon trended within hours, with comments like “Punjabi cha gaye oye!” loosely translating to “Punjabis have ruled it.”
Aujla’s Rise Beyond the Stage
This appearance is just the latest in a string of milestones. His album Making Memories debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, followed by P-Pop Culture, which climbed to No. 3. Singles like “Softly” and “Admirin’ You” have dominated the Billboard Canada Hot 100, and his YouTube views are in the tens of millions.
What’s more, Aujla was recently announced as a headliner for Rolling Loud India, sharing the stage with global icons like Wiz Khalifa, DIVINE, Swae Lee, Hanumankind and Central Cee. For an artist who started as a lyricist in Punjab, this is a full-circle moment and a sign that Punjabi music isn’t just crossing borders, it’s breaking them.
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