Punjabi singer-rapper Karan Aujla was spotted with global pop icon Selena Gomez at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The picture quickly went viral, with fans urging the two to team up for a collaboration. Meanwhile, others poked fun, claiming the photo looked AI-generated and quipping, “Gemini se banaya hai.”
Punjabi singer-rapper Karan Aujla recently sparked a buzz online after posing with global pop icon Selena Gomez backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The snapshot quickly went viral, drawing a wave of reactions across Instagram comments and X timelines. While many fans celebrated the unexpected crossover and expressed excitement over the possibility of a collaboration between Aujla’s Punjabi beats and Gomez’s international pop style, others weren’t so sure. Some skeptics playfully claimed the photos looked AI-generated, flooding the internet with memes and jokes like “Gemini se banaya hai.”
Karan Aujla at The Tonight Show
On September 9, 2025, Karan Aujla made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with a high-energy medley of Boyfriend and MF Gabhru!, accompanied by a live band, dancers, and vibrant stage visuals. He was joined by Canadian producer Ikky for the latter track. Following his performance, Aujla lightened the mood by teaching Jimmy Fallon some bhangra steps, which the host eagerly tried out. The moment is being hailed as a significant milestone for Punjabi music and culture, marking the growing presence of Punjabi artists on mainstream Western platforms.
Karan Aujla shares photo with Selena Gomez
Karan Aujla shared a photo dump from his appearance on The Tonight Show, but the picture that stole the spotlight was the one of him posing with Selena Gomez. The moment sent fans into a frenzy, with many eagerly demanding a collaboration between the two stars. Meanwhile, some social media users joked that the photo looked AI-generated.
One wrote, “Omg Karan Aujla and Selena Gomez woahh unexpected.” A second went on to add, “Selena Gomez and Karan Aujla, the most random duo ever.”
A third went on to add, “They are both my favorite, need a collab.”
Karan Aujla’s rise to fame – Blockbuster songs!
Karan Aujla, born on January 18, 1997, in Ghurala village, Punjab, rose from modest beginnings to become a global Punjabi music sensation. Orphaned at the age of nine, he was raised by his sisters and uncle and found comfort and inspiration in music. He began his songwriting career locally, writing lyrics for tracks like Jassi Gill’s Range. In 2014, he moved to Vancouver, Canada, balancing work as a longshoreman with his growing musical ambitions. His solo debut, Property of Punjab in 2016, quickly gained attention, followed by popular tracks like Yaarian Ch Fikk, Unity, and Alcohol 2, which cemented his position as a rising star in the Punjabi music scene.
Aujla’s international recognition expanded with albums such as Bacthafucup in 2021, Making Memories in 2023, and Street Dreams in 2024, several of which charted on Billboard and Spotify, showcasing his growing influence on the global music stage.