[7] Patil is a domestic violence survivor,[8][9] and he publicly champions for mental health, the climate crisis, and gender empowerment.

He has also appeared in over 50 TV commercials for brands such as Nescafe, Coke, Nokia, Head & Shoulders, Lay's, Parachute, Close-Up, and McDonald's.

He has also appeared in over 50 TV commercials for brands such as Nescafe, Coke, Nokia, Head & Shoulders, Lay's, Parachute, Close-Up, and McDonald's.

[16] Khalid Mohamed, reviewing for the Deccan Chronicle, called his performance in the film "particularly impressive, confident and nuanced, without ever going over the top".

[20] Anna MM for the Firstpost said that "Aanchal Munjal and Shivam Patil – Anushka and Rohan here – are worth watching out for"[21] Screenwriter and director Khalid Mohamed called his performance "impressive".

[22] Patil's recent film is Kaalakaandi, which is directed by Akshat Verma, who last wrote Delhi Belly.

Patil also criticized the Central government's deflection of responsibility for the Covid19 crisis, and highlighted the silencing of dissent during the pandemic.

[10] In 2024, Patil was interviewed by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio hosts about his experiences providing mental health support on the frontlines to individuals dealing with homelessness and disability in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.