How Diljit Dosanjh Lit Up
The Tonight Show

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Diljit Dosanjh scripted history as the first Punjabi artist to appear at the American late night talk show. And he did it in style!

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"Sat Sri Akal" from Diljit Dosanjh and Jimmy Fallon

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Diljit Dosanjh, clad in his traditional Punjabi attire, set the stage on fire with his Bhangra moves and how

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The actor-singer described the experience as a 'dream come true' for all Punjabi music lovers around the world

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In 2023, Diljit became the first-ever South Asian artist to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

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He then embarked on his record-breaking world tour, 'Dil-Luminati', in Vancouver's BC Place Stadium. He became the first Indian artist to sell out the venue

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Dosanjh who typically wears black gloves during performances was surprised by Fallon bringing him a custom white glove featuring the show's logo

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Recently, his much-awaited song titled Bhairava Anthem starring Prabhas from Kalki 2898 AD was also released

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How Diljit Dosanjh Lit Up The Tonight Show