He is best known for his roles in The White Tiger, III Smoking Barrels,[2] Chhichhore, Gulabo Sitabo, Bhor,[3] Fukrey Returns, Raees,[4][5] and Shuddh Desi Romance.

Neel has appeared in Bhor, Raees, Fukrey Returns, Shuddh Desi Romance, Chhichhore and Gulabo Sitabo.

Neel has acted in various short films including The Foreigner,[9] Acche Din[10] and Umeed[11] Neel appeared in various advertising campaigns concerning the Indian economy: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, 5rs ki maut,[12] The case video Must Go On[13] and the NGO advertisement No to Violence, Yes to Love.

He is currently performing in the short solo play Ek Haseena Paanch Diwane[18] based on Harishankar Parsai's story.

Neel won Critic's Choice Best Actor (Male) for his role in Achchhe Din[10] at Acharya Tulsi Short Film Festival in Mumbai.