Diljit Dosanjh teaches Jimmy Fallon how to do the 'bhangra'

Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh made his second appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he taught the host one of his signature dance moves, spoke about his latest album Aura, and performed his hit song Morni.

“People were thanking me for having a Punjabi artist on our show. People were hugging me — people love you,” Fallon said while introducing the star. Fallon also referenced a line Dosanjh said in his previous appearance on the show: “Mai houn Punjab” and asked what it meant. “Pardon my English. Like a painter signs his painting, that is my signature. I’m from Punjab,” Dosanjh explained, highlighting the slogan’s connection to his pride and cultural identity.

The singer also discussed his 15th studio album, Aura, which has surpassed 100 million streams. When asked about the title, he said, “It’s a fan statement. People come to my shows and say, ‘You have an amazing aura.’ It stuck with me, so that’s why I named my album Aura.”

Reflecting on his Vancouver performance, Dosanjh tied it to a deeper historical moment: “That was very important for me. The stadium we performed in — back in 1914, when our people came to Canada, they weren’t allowed to enter. Now, 55,000 people showed up just two kilometers from where the Komagata Maru ship was forced to anchor.”

Fallon also joked about a university course in Toronto being offered about Dosanjh. The singer laughed, saying he had no idea what would be taught. “I’ve never gone to college or university. I’m only 10th pass. That’s why my English isn’t great,” he joked.

He also shared a simple message for his fans: “Love, forgiveness, and respect.”

The duo also shared behind-the-scenes content before the show.