Neil is all set to start shooting for Madhur's forthcoming film Jail. Known for his realistic films Madhur has asked his new hero to shed weight and get six pack abs to for his character. Neil plays leading character in Jail and has already started working towards it.

Neil has lost weight and working out regularly. "I have been asked to lose weight for the role." says Neil. So how much excess weight he has to shed? "Actually, I have been asked to have a lean and sinewy look for the role. I have developed some muscles. I am going the six-pack way for the role."

Speaking about Madhur, Neil says, "Just like his other films Madhur has done extensive research Jail too. He has crossed all boundaries with this film. I am like an Eklavya.

I am very focused as a human being when I have a teacher like Madhur before me. I am extremely passionate about my roles. I choose my work only by the director. He is the captain of my ship."

He continues, "For me it is important that at such an early stage of life, I need to mould my career correctly. I become even stronger when I work with such directors. I believe that I have to work hard not waste my own as well as the director's time because of lack of concentration."