The success also reflects his extraordinary journey.
It was a defining moment in pop culture when Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla shared a backstage photo with global icon Selena Gomez, triggering a social media storm.
The image, captured at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, showed the two stars smiling radiantly, symbolising artistic admiration and international cultural unity in a single frame.
Karan’s U.S. television debut was a landmark occasion, marking him as only the second Indian artiste after Diljit Dosanjh to perform on Fallon’s legendary stage.
He enthralled the studio audience with a medley of ‘Boyfriend’ and ‘Gabhru’ from his new album P-Pop Culture, electrifying fans both in person and online.
Dressed in a black kurta-pyjama with a matching sleeveless jacket, Karan proudly represented Punjabi culture with authenticity and elegance on the global platform.
The performance went viral, particularly a heartwarming clip of him teaching Jimmy Fallon bhangra steps, which instantly amplified the global influence and cultural charm of Punjabi music.
Selena Gomez appeared on the same episode to promote her acclaimed series Only Murders in the Building with co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Her presence boosted the celebrity aura of the night, while her interaction with Karan added an inspiring cross-cultural moment that resonated across continents.
The photograph of Karan and Selena radiated warmth and mutual respect, reinforcing the notion that music and culture know no geographical or linguistic boundaries.
For fans, the moment was deeply personal, with social media flooded by pride-filled comments celebrating Karan’s achievement and the global representation of Punjabi artistry.
The success also reflects his extraordinary journey.
Originally from Ghurala, Punjab, he moved to Canada aged nine after losing his parents, carrying resilience into his music.
Before achieving fame as a singer, Karan penned lyrics for Punjabi stars like Jassi Gill, Gippy Grewal, and Jazzy B, shaping the industry from behind the scenes.
His Tonight Show spotlight aligns with the release of P-Pop Culture, his third studio album created with long-time collaborator Ikky.
Unveiled on August 22, 2025, during a sold-out Montreal arena show, the 11-track album represents his most personal and ambitious project yet.
Describing it as a labour of love, Karan said he poured “every ounce” of himself into the music, reflecting two years of tireless creativity.
This landmark moment firmly establishes Karan Aujla as a worldwide artiste and cements Punjabi music’s ever-growing role in bridging cultures across the global stage.
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