In recent release 'Utt Pataang', Mahie Gill was the leading lady opposite Vinay Pathak. Now that came as a surprise for few since over last few years, Neha Dhupia has been the preferred choice for the team which comprises of actors like Vinay Pathak, Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla etc.

The team is undoubtedly a mini-camp of sorts and one wondered what was the real reason behind Mahie (who actually did a rather good job in the film) to be the chosen one. More so because till just a few weeks back, Neha was pretty much a regular in the camp. Her 'Phas Gaya Re Obama' with Rajat Kapoor found rave reviews for everyone involved and before that she had featured in films like 'Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi?', 'Mithya' and 'Dasvidaniya'.

"Nothing is actually lost for Neha here as there are two more films made by this camp - 'I Am 24' and 'Pappu Can't Dance Saala' - that feature her as the leading lady," says a trade observer, "Mahie may have been given a nod with this film but Neha's association with the camp is undisputed. Also, she has been around for 8 years now and has experience behind her. It would take a lot for anyone to completely topple her from the position she holds of being the most favoured leading lady when it comes to middle-of-the-road cinema."

Well, one would want to wait and watch for that to happen!