Pappu Samrat is the younger brother of Khannu Samrat. While Pappu is famous for his choreography of modern and folk dances, his elder brother Khannu Samrat is known for his classical training in Kathak and for his award winning videos with protégé Mehr Hassan. Both brothers have worked extensively for major stage shows, television and films. While they initially worked as a team, eventually given their distinct individual styles they began working individually.