Akshay Kumar and John Abraham shoot in London gay bar

Akshay Kumar and John Abraham have filmed scenes of their latest movie at a London gay bar.

The actors, who play male strippers in Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boyz, shot key scenes at Soho private members club The Shadow Lounge.

"It was a lot of fun," Kumar said. "Especially because I love to dance and I have never done anything of this sort earlier so it was quite interesting that way."

The actors play Oxford University graduates, who reinvent themselves as pole dancers Rocco and Hunter, during the economic downturn.

"Initially we were a bit awkward with the idea but once you get into the groove, it's quite a liberating experience," added Kumar.

Abraham had earlier filmed a sequence in 2008 release Dostana where he strips on stage with Abhishek Bachchan at a Miami charity auction.

Fashion star Ashwin Mushran, 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya and Udaan debutante Rajat Barmecha reportedly also feature in the production.

Abraham and Kumar's Desi Boyz, releases on Friday.

Watch a trailer for Desi Boyz below: