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Kumar Basnet was born on 1943 in Nepal.

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Kumar Basnet

कुमार बस्नेत

Nepalese singer

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Kumar Basnet (Nepali:कुमार बस्नेत) is a Nepalese folk singer, dancer and song writer. He started performing in his local village as early as 1957, he has been titled 'Nepalese Folk Legend' due to his successful singing career. Basnet, called the Elvis Presley of Nepal, is also popularly known by his comedy folk, satirical singing style, his major hit songs being Lai Bari Lai, Ama Bhanda and Herda Ramo.

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Born: 1943 wd
Place of birth: Nepal wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: singer wd

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Basnet's song Lai Bari Lai was featured in title song of highest grossing Nepalese film Chhakka Panja since the song matches what happens in the film.

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When was Kumar Basnet born?: Kumar Basnet was born on 1943 in Nepal.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 4 November 2026

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"Kumar Basnet". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/kumar-basnet. Retrieved 4 November 2026.

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