Gulabo Sapera

Dancer

Indian Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

Quick Info

ProfessionDancer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/11/1973
Age52 years
BirthplaceAjmer, Rajasthan, India

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameDhanvantri
Other NameGulabi
NicknameMother of Kalbeliya dance
Known ForIntroducing and promoting Kalbaliya dance form internationally

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (160 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Formal EducationNot attended any formal school

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
TribeKalbeliya

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Husband/SpouseSohan Nath (musician)
Children
  • Dinesh
  • Bhawani
  • Rakhi
  • Hema
  • Roopa
Parents
Father(deceased) (Snake Charmer)
Siblings3

Career

DebutBigg Boss Season 5 (2011) as a contestant
Awards
  • Padma Shri Award (2016)
  • Bharat Gaurav Award (2021)
  • Genius Indian Achiever's Award (2025)
Notable PerformancesPerformed in more than 145 countries

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Gulabo Sapera is recognized for introducing and popularizing the Kalbeliya dance.
2. She designed the costume of the Kalbeliya dance form herself.
3. Gulabo was buried shortly after her birth but was saved by her mother.
4. At 6 months old, her father started taking her to performances.
5. She became the ambassador of the folk heritage of Rajasthan in 1986.
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