Karan Aujla Teaches Jimmy Fallon Bhangra, Duo Dance to ‘Ghabru’

In a landmark moment for Punjabi music, singer-songwriter Karan Aujla recently made his U.S. television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This appearance solidifies his place as a rising international star and follows in the footsteps of fellow Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh, who also graced the show’s stage.

A Cultural Exchange on Late-Night TV

A highlight of Aujla’s appearance was a viral video clip shared by the show’s official social media accounts. In the video, a visibly enthusiastic Jimmy Fallon is seen learning some bhangra moves directly from Aujla. Fallon, while initially admitting he was “not ready for this” and “too stiff,” gamely followed Aujla’s lead as the two grooved to Aujla’s recent track, “Ghabru.” The playful and energetic interaction quickly captured the attention of fans worldwide, who praised Aujla for bringing a piece of Punjabi culture to a mainstream American audience.

Performance and Fan Reaction

Beyond the bhangra lesson, Aujla’s appearance included a performance of a medley from his latest album, P-Pop Culture. He performed the tracks “Boyfriend” and “Gabhru,” with producer Ikky joining him on stage for the latter. The crowd’s reaction was overwhelmingly positive, and fans took to social media to express their pride and excitement. Many comments highlighted Aujla’s role in representing India and Punjabi music on a global platform, with one user writing, “Not just Punjab, he is representing the whole of India on such a huge international platform.”