 Sampada Malla was born in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ashesh Malla, a Nepalese theatre personality and Dr. Sabitri Malla Kakshapati.She is the descendant of the Malla King of Bhaktapur, whose legacy ended when the Shahs attacked the then kingdom, leading them to flee.Her grandfather, Khagendra Kumar Pradhananga is a literary figure of Nepal.