REAL HEAD TURNER

Real-life Rubberman, 14, can turn his head 180 degrees to look backwards like an owl

Sameer Khan hopes to find Hollywood stardom in a horror movie with his spine-bending moves

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By Neal Baker

9th November 2017, 9:40 am

Updated: 9th November 2017, 9:45 am

THIS lad is taking the term rubber-necking to a whole new level — as he shows how he can turn his head a full 180 degrees.

Sameer Khan has been dubbed “rubberman” and “owl boy” thanks to his remarkable skill, which is turning heads in Pakistan.

Sameer Khan, 14, is able to twist his head 180 degrees – earning him the nickname ‘owl boy’

He hopes one day to make it to Hollywood to star in a horror movie — and trains every day to keep his flexibility up.

The 14-year-old from Karachi said: “I saw an actor in a Hollywood horror movie turning his head to look behind him.

“It fascinated me. I started practising for it and within few months, I was able to it.

“My mother slapped me when she saw me doing this and told me never to do it again as I might end up hurting my neck but with time she realised that I’m God gifted.

Sameer learned his amazing ability from watching horror movies

Sameer, 14, is part of a Pakistani dance troupe

Sameer earns up to £120 a month performing in Karachi. He wants to make it to Hollywood

Sameer supports his family by performing with his amazing flexibility

“My dream is to work like that actor in Hollywood horror movies.”

The youngster quit his studies to became part of a dance group, Dangerous Boys, to earn a living and help his family after his dad Sajid fell ill.

Mum Rukhsana Khan, 45, said: “Sameer’s father was working in a textile mill. But he had to stop working after he suffered two heart attacks in a year.

“Since then he not keeping well and the whole responsibility of the family came on Sameer’s shoulders.

“He is only a child but we have no other option.

“I wanted him to study and make a name for himself but destiny had something else in store.”

Sameer, 14, wants to use his skill to make it in the movies

Sameer performs as part of the Dangerous Boys dance group

Sameers moves earn him between £6 and £10 a performance

Sameer’s friends say his abilities could take him all the way to global fame

Sameer uses his skills to earn for his family

Sameer along with eight other members of the dance group performs at shows across Karachi.

For every show he earns between £6 to £10, meaning he can make around £100 to £120 a month.

Sameer said: “I work so that I can support my family. I don’t want that due to lack of resources my four sisters do not have to quit studies.”

Asher Khan, lead dancer of Dangerous Boys, said: “I was shocked when I first saw Sameer’s ability to rotate his neck and shoulders. He is incredible.

“He is extremely flexible and I am sure he will go a long way if he gets proper training.”

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