Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS): Actress Anushka Sharma feels fortunate that she could work with actor Neil Bhoopalam in her production debut "NH 10" as she feels his talent has influenced her performance.

In the film, the two will be seen as a couple that goes on a road trip which gets transformed into a complete nightmare, leaving the couple to fight for survival.

"Neil is one of the best actors that our country has today. I feel really fortunate that I could work with him because when you work with good actors, it has an effect on your own performance," Anushka said here Tuesday during the film's promotion at a college.

"I have had a great time. He is like a buddy and I feel like I have known him for years," she added.

Neil has been part of films like "No One Killed Jessica", "Shaitan" and "David". He was especially appreciated for his role as a politician in the TV series "24".

Co-produced by Eros International and Phantom Films, "NH10" is slated to release March 6.