Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is singing praises about Rajinikanth after working with him for Soundarya R Ashwin's upcoming film "Kochadaiyaan".

When asked about her experience on the sets, she says, "I've finished shooting with Rajinikanth. Different people praise him in different ways. But I feel one will truly realize what he is only if you meet him. He is extremely humble and passionate about his work. I've never seen a person as passionate as him about work. I definitely consider myself lucky to get an opportunity to work with him. Sometimes I feel it was like a dream come true but I have really worked hard to be where I am today. I am happy with the kind of films that are lined up for me".

"Kochadaiyaan" is in its final stages of making in post production and Deepika has no notion of making southern films for the next six months, but she also says that the actresses have a lot of opportunities to prove themselves in the Tamil industry. The actress feels that she has been lucky in her lane down the showbiz so far and hopes it remains that way.