Bachchu Kailash was born on Shawan 15, 1995 B.S (30 July 1938) in Sapatel, Chhorumbu VDC, Khotang. He was the oldest of six brothers born to Karna Bahadur Basnet and Krishna Kumari Basnet. On the 13th day, his mother died and his father Karna Bahadur Basnet remarried.
