Challenger (actor)

Challenger
চ্যালেঞ্জার
Born
ASM Tofazzal Hossain
Died (aged 52)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting placePaikpara, Dhamrai, Manikganj, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Other namesSadek
OccupationActor
RelativesMonira 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).

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

  • Chandra Karigor
  • Kala Koitor
  • Ure Jay Bok Pokkhi
  • Aim in Life

Films

Personal life

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

References

  1. ^ Shaju, Shah Alam (2022-10-12). "চ্যালেঞ্জার নেই ১২ বছর". The Daily Star Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  2. ^ "অভিনেতা চ্যালেঞ্জারের চিরবিদায়". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2010-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  3. ^ a b "Popular TV and film actor Challenger passes away". The Daily Star. October 14, 2010. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Shah Alam Shazu (September 1, 2015). "Acting comes easily to me: Monira Mithu". The Daily Star. Retrieved November 30, 2015.


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