About Challenger
Lived 1959 – 2010 (aged 50–51). Challenger was a Bangladeshi and Pakistani film actor and television actor.
Challenger (born ASM Tofazzal Hossain; 1959 – 12 October 2010) was a Bangladeshi television and film actor known for his work in many dramas and movies. He became popular for his performances in television dramas and later appeared in several feature films.
Early and personal life Challenger was born in 1959 in Dhaka, which was then part of East Pakistan (now in Bangladesh). His birth name was ASM Tofazzal Hossain and he was also known by the personal nickname Sadek. His younger sister Monira Mithu, is a well-known television actress in Bangladesh. Hossain was nicknamed "Challenger" by writer, director Humayun Ahmed, when he debuted his acting career in the television drama Hablonger Bazare.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Challenger?
Bangladeshi actor (1959-2010)
When was Challenger born?
Challenger was born in 1959.
When did Challenger die?
Challenger died on 12 October 2010.
What was Challenger's occupation?
Challenger was a film actor and television actor.
What nationality was Challenger?
Challenger was Bangladeshi and Pakistani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Challenger. https://biography.guide/challenger/
MLA: "Challenger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/challenger/.
Chicago: "Challenger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/challenger/.
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