A global sensation Diljit Dosanjh once again he has charmed the international community with his mixture of modesty and common sense. Back on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 28, 2026, the Punjabi icon reacted to the news that Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has officially launched a course dedicated to his cultural influence. True to his ‘grounded superstar’ persona, Diljit’s reaction to being subject to academic studies was hilarious and repulsive.
Diljit Dosanjh laughs it off from the University of Toronto course
the host Jimmy Fallon brought a surprising fact: Toronto Metropolitan University has launched a course dedicated to Diljit Dosanjh.
The singer’s response was pure, unfiltered humility: “Oh, yes, sir. I don’t know, I’m not going to college or university. I’m a 10th pass, that’s why my English is bad. But I don’t know about that… yes, they started a course at a university in Toronto.”When pressed further by Fallon, asked what the course might teach, Diljit simply said, “Honestly, I don’t know.”Diljit Dosanjh’s message to the worldDuring his appearance on the show, when asked what message he would like the world to take away, Diljit gave a simple answer: “My message is just love, forgiveness and respect. That’s my message.”
Diljit Dosanjh’s appearance on ‘Tonight Show’
During the event, Diljit spoke about the historic significance of his inaugural Aura Tour show in Vancouver, his previous ‘Tonight Show’ appearance in 2024 and his performance at Coachella in 2023.Dosanjh also explained the emotional significance of being in a sold-out stadium of 55,000 people in Vancouver, two kilometers from where Indian immigrants were denied entry to Canada in 1914.Talking about the historical weight of the moment, Diljit said, “In the stadium we built in Vancouver, for example, in 1914, when our people first came to Canada, they were not allowed to enter. And that stadium is two kilometers away from where the Guru Nanak Jahaz, Komagata Maru incident took place.”Then he added with proud relief, “So, yeah, that’s a big deal for us right now: 55,000 people in a stadium over there. It’s only two miles from where you didn’t let us come, and now we’re here, man.”
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On the work front, he is gearing up for his new film ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ directed by Diljit Dosanjh. Imtiaz Ali and centered on love and longing. The film stars Sharvari and Vedang Raina and will release on June 12.
