Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Jabalpur's 'Rocking Goli' Gains Nationwide Fame After India's Got Latent
A man from Jabalpur named Balaram, known as 'Rocking Goli', became famous after appearing on a comedy show called India's Got Latent.
He makes funny videos where he dresses in women's outfits.
He started making videos during lockdown when everyone stayed home.
Some youngsters at a tea stall told him to try out for the show.
He sang a special song about Jabalpur and the tea stall.
Famous people on the show danced with him and the clip went viral.
Now he gets offers for shows and events from across India.
His wife is his camerawoman and biggest supporter.
They started making videos to stay happy and busy.
Some people criticized him, but his family now supports and praises his work.
Balaram Vishwakarma, known as 'Rocking Goli', gained nationwide recognition after one performance on India's Got Latent.
The Jabalpur-based content creator makes comedy videos in women's outfits and began creating content during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Youngsters at a tea stall in Transport Nagar, Chandal Bhata encouraged him to apply, and his close friend Ajay also motivated him.
He performed a song about Jabalpur and the tea stall, written and sung by Ajay, with music composed by Mumbai-based musician Utkarsh.
His wife is his camerawoman, director and entire support team; he started on TikTok with over one lakh followers before moving to Instagram and YouTube.
- Who
- Balaram Vishwakarma, a Jabalpur-based content creator popularly known as 'Rocking Goli'
- What
- Gained nationwide recognition after a viral performance on India's Got Latent
- When
- After his India's Got Latent performance; he has been creating content since the COVID-19 lockdown and the 2020 TikTok ban in India
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- A clip of his performance went viral on social media, bringing him offers for shows and events from across India
Critics
Supporters
Cross-dressing comedy content
Critics
Balaram faced criticism for his appearance and content, and his family initially opposed his videos.
Supporters
He continued despite the comments, his wife supports him as his full team, and his family now supports and praises his work.
- Real name
- Balaram Vishwakarma
- Stage name
- Rocking Goli
- Hometown
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Show
- India's Got Latent
- Content style
- Comedy videos in women's outfits
- Song details
- Written and sung by Ajay, music composed by Mumbai-based Utkarsh
- Character inspiration
- Gutthi from The Kapil Sharma Show
- Social media journey
- TikTok (1 lakh+ followers), then Instagram and YouTube after the 2020 ban