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Mughda Godse has stepped in instead of Neha Dhupia for the item number in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s sequel to his 2011 film. The actress will be shooting for it later this month in New Delhi.

After her debut in Fashion, Mughda went on to do a couple of films like All The Best, Jail and Help but none of them exactly helped her make a mark in B-Town. The Pune girl had always stated that she was open to do item numbers and her wish seems to have been fulfilled. Confirms producer Rahul Mittra, “We have finalised Mughda after Neha expressed her inability to do the item number. Mugdha is a good dancer and she will surely add to the oomph factor required for the song.”

As reported ‘No great shakes’ (Hitlist, January 10), Neha had opted out due to date issues. The actress had been pencilled in for the shoot in August last year. But the shoot was delayed and now when the makers decided to film it, the shoot schedule was clashing with her other commitments. Neha’s assignments include Rensil D’Silva’s film and as a mentor in a comedy reality show.