Challenger (actor)

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Challenger
চ্যালেঞ্জার
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Born
ASM Tofazzal Hossain
Died (aged 52)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting placePaikpara, Dhamrai, Manikganj, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Other namesSadek
OccupationActor
Relatives Monira Mithu (sister)

ASM Tofazzal Hossain (died on 12 October 2010; [1] known by his stage name Challenger) [2] was a Bangladeshi television and film actor. [3] He was born in 1959, in Dacca, East Pakistan (now Dhaka, Bangladesh).

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Career

Hossain was nicknamed "Challenger" by writer, director Humayun Ahmed, when he debuted his acting career in the television drama Hablonger Bazare. [3]

Works

Television dramas

  • Hablong-er Bazare (2000)
  • Onath Babur Bhoy (2009)
  • Brikkho Manab
  • Bhober Haat
  • Shawkat Shaheber Gari Kena
  • Jamunar Jol Dekhtey Kalo
  • Gani Shaheber Shesh Kichhudin
  • Lilaboti
  • Juta Baba
  • Salek Dofadar
  • Warrant
  • Khela
  • Dholbatti
  • Aj Jorir Biye
  • Khuab Nagar
  • Chor
  • Rupali Ratri
  • Pichas Maqbul
  • Poddo
  • Akti Aoulokkik Bhromon Kahini
  • Jol Torongo
  • Ai Borshay
  • Jinda Kobor
  • Aziz Shahed er Pap
  • 24 Caret Man

Guest appearance

  • Tara Tin Jon

Drama serials

Films

Personal life

Actress Monira Mithu is Challenger's younger sister. [4]

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