Aaliyah Dana Haughton and Aarti Mann

The debut album of Aaliyah Age Ain't Nothin' But A Number was released in 1994. The singer was only 15 at the time and the album became Gold. R. Kelly heavily influenced this collaboration, and helped to bring her to the forefront. In 1996, she collaborated with Jermaine Dpri and Timbaland in her album, One In A Million, featuring the number one hit track If Your Girl Only knew. Aaliyah gained notoriety as an R&B vocalist after the release. She was also on the screen in Romeo Must Die, a romance/action movie with Jet-Li. Joel Silver spotted her in an awards show. In 2002, she appeared in the vampire film Queen of the Damned based on the Anne Rice book. The Matrix Sequels was her first role in The Matrix Sequels. She has also been on The Matrix Reloaded (2003) as well as The Matrix Revolutions (2007). The year 1999, 2001 2002 and 2003, the singer was nominated for four Grammy Awards. Aarti Mann.....................Aarti Mann also known as Aarti Majumdar is an American actor who is best known for her portrayal of Priya Koothrappali in the popular TV series The Big Bang Theory. She is the first generation Indian-American born in Connecticut. Mann the stage name is an acronym for Mankad her surname when she married. Mann employs Aarti Man as well as Aarti Mahumdar to refer to her stage name. Her acting career began in early 2000 with small parts in movies and TV. Some of her most notable roles include Grey's Anatomy, Suits and Leverage. Her commercials have featured major brands, such as Volvo. She is currently working on her acting career in Los Angeles, where she lives with her son and husband.