Aqeel was introduced as supporting actor in film Parosi (1968). Among his 17 movies as a supporting film hero, Heer Ranjha, Rangeela (1970), Meri Mohabbat Teray Hawalay (1972), Dulhan Rani, Aas, Anhoni (1973) and Dillagi (1974) were some famous movies. He was villain actor in Munawar Zarif's films Ajj Da Mehinwal (1973) and Hukam Da Ghulam (1976). His last film was Ghairat di Mout in 1979.
Aqeel was married to famous singer Zille-e-Huma who was elder daughter of Madam Noorjahan. He died on November 1st, 2011 in Lahore.