State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
State of the Arts is a cornerstone program of NJ PBS, with episodes co-produced by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University, in cooperation with PCK Media. The series also airs on WNET and ALL ARTS.
On this week's episode... New Jersey Heritage Fellowships are an honor given to artists who are keeping their cultural traditions alive and thriving. On this special episode of State of the Arts, we meet three winners, each using music and dance from around the world to bring their heritage to New Jersey: Deborah Mitchell, founder of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble; Pepe Santana, an Andean musician and instrument maker; and Rachna Sarang, a master and choreographer of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form.
Introduction Payal (2024) is the latest Hindi‑language series on Ullu, blending romance, drama, and thriller elements. This first part sets the tone for the season, introducing the central characters, their motivations, and the narrative hooks that keep viewers binge‑watching. Plot Overview | Episode | Key Events | Turning Point | |---------|------------|---------------| | 1 | Payal , a small‑town girl, moves to Mumbai to pursue a modeling career. She meets Rohan , a charismatic photographer. | Payal discovers a hidden camera in her new apartment. | | 2 | Rohan helps Payal land her first shoot; Ayesha , a rival model, feels threatened. | A mysterious text warns Payal to “stay away from the studio.” | | 3 | Payal uncovers a secret society of influencers manipulating brand deals. | She receives an anonymous video exposing Rohan’s involvement. | | 4 | Confrontation at a high‑profile fashion event; Vikram , a senior executive, offers Payal a “fast‑track” contract. | Payal must choose between fame and exposing the truth. |
Introduction Payal (2024) is the latest Hindi‑language series on Ullu, blending romance, drama, and thriller elements. This first part sets the tone for the season, introducing the central characters, their motivations, and the narrative hooks that keep viewers binge‑watching. Plot Overview | Episode | Key Events | Turning Point | |---------|------------|---------------| | 1 | Payal , a small‑town girl, moves to Mumbai to pursue a modeling career. She meets Rohan , a charismatic photographer. | Payal discovers a hidden camera in her new apartment. | | 2 | Rohan helps Payal land her first shoot; Ayesha , a rival model, feels threatened. | A mysterious text warns Payal to “stay away from the studio.” | | 3 | Payal uncovers a secret society of influencers manipulating brand deals. | She receives an anonymous video exposing Rohan’s involvement. | | 4 | Confrontation at a high‑profile fashion event; Vikram , a senior executive, offers Payal a “fast‑track” contract. | Payal must choose between fame and exposing the truth. |