Nora Fatehi Shines on Jimmy Fallon’s Show Amid Controversy Over Alleged Rave Party Links
Ashwini Gambo
Nora Fatehi has reached a major milestone in her global career, making a spectacular debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The actor-dancer performed her new single, "What Do I Know (Just A Girl)", marking her first-ever appearance on one of America’s most iconic late-night television platforms. The performance has garnered widespread attention as Nora continues to expand her international footprint.
Her debut showcased the energetic, dance-heavy track created in collaboration with Jamaican singer-rapper Shenseea. Written by Grammy-nominated songwriter Justin Tranter, the single highlights Nora’s evolving artistic direction blending powerful vocals, global beats, and high-impact choreography. The song also marks her first release under Anjula Acharia’s 5 Junction Records in partnership with Warner Records, signaling a major step forward in her music career. Fallon Tonight’s official BTS handle announced the performance with a celebratory post, adding to the excitement around the episode.
Amid this career high, Nora has also found herself responding to media reports linking her to alleged drug-fuelled rave parties connected to a Mumbai-based trafficker. Taking a strong and clear stand on Instagram, she dismissed the rumours as “baseless” and “defamatory,” condemning the attempts to associate her name with individuals linked to criminal networks, including Dawood Ibrahim. Nora emphasised her disciplined lifestyle, writing, “I don’t go to parties… I’m constantly on flights… I’m a workaholic… I don’t associate myself with people like that.” She added that her personal time is dedicated only to rest, travel, and close lifelong friends.
As her performance continues to circulate across social media and international platforms, Nora Fatehi’s moment on Jimmy Fallon is being hailed as one of the most important global breakthroughs for an Indian artist this year.
