Akshay Kumar will be seen playing the role of an alcoholic superstar in upcoming film `The Shaukeens`.

The 47-year-old actor took to twitter to unveil the trailer of the film and also revealed that he plays himself in the movie, which is a remake of 1982 film `Shaukeen` directed by Basu Chatterjee.

`The Shaukeens` are here! 3 old yet young men, a hot girl and an alcoholic superstar played by yours truly in a special appearance. Let me know what you guys think of the trailer," Akshay, who is also the producer of the movie, posted on twitter.

The film stars Anupam Kher, Piyush Mishra and Annu Kapoor, who play three lecherous old men lusting after a much younger girl essayed by Lisa Haydon.

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`The Shaukeens`, helmed by `Tere Bin Laden` fame director Abhishek Sharma, will hit theatres on November 7.