The on-screen couple was not bereft of dating rumours, but giving his side of the story, Ranveer said: "I have great chemistry with her. I remember that there were rumours of us seeing each other even before 'Lootera'. We have a friendly relationship."
"She is easy to work with. She has great ease and effort by the way we work. I kind of learn from her to be more easy about my work. she is a spontaneous actor and understands that films are about capturing life's moments...she's tremendously gifted."
"Lootera", a period drama directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, spells an old world charm. Ranveer sincerely believes Sonakshi was the "best choice" for the part.
"She fits the character. No one can pull off that old world charm and look. She can, with her look and mannerisms, completely transport you into believing that she is from that era," he said.
The going was not so easy for the young actor, who admits he was in a "do or die" situation when he stepped into showbiz.
Ranveer, who had no godfather to fall back upon in the industry, made a successful debut with Yash Raj Films' "Band Baaja Baaraat" in 2010. It's been a rollicking innings ever since - "Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl" and now "Lootera", as well as other plum projects in the offing for the 27-year-old.
