Gulabi Sapera
Kalbelia (folk dance) Performer
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Gulabi Sapera, also known as Gulabo Sapera, is a highly renowned Indian folk dancer from Rajasthan, celebrated for her pivotal role in popularizing the Kalbelia dance form globally. Born Dhanvantari in Ajmer, Rajasthan, on November 9, 1970, into the nomadic Kalbelia community, her early life was marked by hardship, including being buried alive as an infant…
Journey Timeline
1970
Born in Ajmer, Rajasthan
1985
First international performance in Washington D.C.
2010
Kalbelia dance inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list
2011
Appeared in Bigg Boss 5
2016
Awarded Padma Shri
2017
Awarded Maharana Mewar Award
2021
Awarded Bharat Gaurav Award
2024
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2025
Awarded Genius Indian Achiever's Award
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Awards & Honors
- 2016 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2024 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2017 · Maharana Mewar Award
- 2021 · Bharat Gaurav Award
- Ambedkar Award
- Rajasthan Gaurav Award
- 2025 · Genius Indian Achiever's Award
Media Coverage
- The Inspiring Story Of Gulabo Sapera
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