Choreography
Indian Kalbelya Choreo
Choreography in Indian Kalbeliya style. Song Kalyo Kood Padyo Mela Me.
"Kalyo Kood Padyo Mela Me" (कालयो कूद पॸ्यो मेले में) is a vibrant Rajasthani folk song, deeply rooted in the Kalbeliya tradition. This song has been popularized by artists like Seema Mishra and Gulabo Sapera, and it encapsulates the festive spirit of Rajasthani fairs. The song narrates playful and humorous anecdotes centered around a character named Kalyo.
Seema Mishra's version of the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn3xc5MIvMA
Gulabo Sapera Group’s version of the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wetjejvQWDI
Version that we use in the choreo is featured on the Chhammak Chhallo album, and this version is labeled as "Gypsy Love Song" and presents its own stylistic elements and lyrical content. The album, released by De Kulture Music in 2008, includes this track as part of a collection highlighting Rajasthani folk music.
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Part 1 at 12:42
Part 2 at 38:10
Part 3 at 57:32
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Suggested Technique Drills
Check our intensive Intro to "Kalbeliya Dance With Meena Sapera".
Kalyo Kood Padyo Mele Me
"The Black One Jumped into the Fair"
(The phrase is playful and metaphorical. In folk songs like this, Kalyo is often a symbolic or teasing reference — it might be a man, a camel, or someone mischievous creating a stir by showing up at the fair, which is a major event in Rajasthani culture.)
Kalyo kood padyo mele mein
Kalyo jumped into the fair.
Saikal pankchar kar lyaayo
He came back with a punctured bicycle.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!
Do din dhab ja re chokariya
The boy stayed away for two days.
Chhori mhari bazariyon kadhe
My girl went to the market.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!
Aaye baaj baaj ray dungar mein
Music is echoing through the hills.
Chhori tane leeblo aayo
They have come to take you, girl.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!
Jaipur jaje kabzo lyaaje
He went to Jaipur and brought printed fabric.
Kabzo laal booti ko
A red floral-printed cloth.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!
Chhori chatak matak mat chaale
Girl, don’t strut so stylishly.
Kamar mein lachko pad jago
Your waist’s sway is causing a sensation.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!
Jaldi seeje re darji ka
Hurry and sew it, tailor!
Chhori mhari sasariye jaasi
My girl is going to her in-laws’ home.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!
Kajal tiki ke nakhre mein
With bold kajal and lots of attitude.
Chhori mhari maar mat jaaje re
Girl, don’t be so full of tricks.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!
Chhori chhapre mein luk jaay re
Go hide under the shed, girl.
Tanne lewaniyo aayo
They’ve come to take you away.
→ A-ra-ra-ra-ra!