Emerging singer Angel Noor is currently riding a wave of recognition, following his recent win as Best Artiste for “Jodi Abar” at the Channel i Music Awards in Bogura.

Looking back at the journey so far, Angel remains both grateful and slightly overwhelmed. His breakout track “Jodi Abar” has already earned him two major accolades, including Blender’s Choice – The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards, alongside the Channel i honour.

“I am grateful to the audience who showered me with immense love—that is beyond my imagination,” he said.

Referring to his recent release “Ami Tomar Preme Jonmechi”, for the upcoming drama of the same name, he reflected, “I was born into love through music. The lyrics of the song are amazing, which is why I agreed to lend my voice to it.” He has also ventured into more spiritual territory with the ghazal titled “Khodar Premer Sharab Piye”, which, as he noted, “has quietly become quite popular.” The music has been rearranged by Pavel Areen, while the original composition and the lyrics are from the national poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam. 

At present, the singer is channelling his energy into his debut album, “Pranoto”, which he hopes to release by the end of May. The timing, he admits, has worked in his favour. “I’m using this free time to finish my album,” he said, adding that several of his other projects, particularly in acting, were delayed due to earlier political uncertainties in the country. “Everything is still in pre-production. Things slowed down for a while, but now the momentum has picked up again.”

Even two years later, “Jodi Abar” continues to resonate with listeners, and there are now discussions around a Hindi version of the song. The proposed adaptation may feature lyrics by Indian lyricist Irshad Kamil, though Angel has yet to give his consent.

“I will not sell the ownership of my song,” he said firmly. “If a version is made, I will sing it myself. That’s the condition they’ve proposed. So, I’m still thinking about it.”

As for whether he can recreate the magic of “Jodi Abar,” Angel is quietly confident—but realistic. “Maybe not one exact song like that,” he admitted, “but in my album Pranoto, I believe there are at least four or five songs that people will connect with just as much.”

The album will feature ten tracks, each carrying a different mood and story. “Every song is different—different feelings, different phases of my life,” he said. “Some are simple and easy to connect with, like ‘Jodi Abar’, while others are more metaphorical, almost like artwork.”

That distinction, he believes, is important. Not every song is meant for everyone. “Art isn’t for all audiences. Not everyone wants to understand it, and that’s okay. People now prefer easy entertainment,” he reflected.

Perhaps that is why Angel has consciously stepped back from playback singing for television dramas, despite it being a popular avenue for many artistes. Drawing inspiration from Arijit Singh, he explained his stance.

“When you work on commercial projects, you have to follow certain directions. You can’t always express yourself freely. Sometimes it feels limiting,” he said. “That’s why I’ve taken a step back for now. But if I come across lyrics that truly move me, I’ll still do it.”

His most recent playback for a drama was “Ami Tomar Preme Jonmechi”, featuring Khairul Bashar and Arpita Mitra. “The lyrics touched me—that’s why I agreed to sing it”, he said.

Beyond the music, one of the most memorable aspects of the Channel i Music Awards for Angel was the warmth he received from industry veterans. Sharing the stage with icons like Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin, and Kanak Chapa was an experience he won’t soon forget.

“They treated me with so much love,” he recalled. “It didn’t feel like I was standing among legends I had only seen on TV all my life—they accepted me as one of their own.”

A particularly emotional moment came when Runa Laila offered her blessings. “She placed her hand on my head and told me that music has no boundaries—that people beyond Bangladesh also listen to my songs. That meant a lot,” he said.

There were lighter moments too. Recalling an encounter with Kanak Chapa, he laughed, “She called me over while I was eating and said she wanted a photo. I just ran to her without even washing my hands!”

Angel also connected with fellow musicians at the event, including Mahtim Shakib, hinting that a collaboration may be on the horizon.

What struck him most, however, was the spontaneous love from audiences. “I didn’t realise so many people knew me,” he admitted. “Everywhere I went, people started singing ‘Jodi Abar’ when they saw me—even in the hotel, even on buses.”

That same energy carried onto the stage. “As soon as I walked up, people started cheering and asked me to sing,” he said. “Even though we weren’t supposed to give speeches, both Bappa Mazumder and I were requested to speak—and I couldn’t leave without performing. The audience wouldn’t let me. These memories will always remain with me,” he concluded.