Nakul Vaid began his career with the film Samvedna (2002) and later appeared in Vadh (2002) and Baghban (2003). His breakthrough came with Mohandas (2009), where he played the titular role. He also appeared in popular films like Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Yatra (2006), and Chak De! India (2007). On television, he was seen in Hip Hip Hurray (1998) and Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana (2021).