Aaliyah Dana Haughton and Aarti Mann

Aaliyah's debut album Age Ain't Nothin But A Number was released in 1994. Aaliyah Dana Haughton was just 15 at the time of her album's release. Gold. It was done as part of a group that was greatly inspired by R. Kelly and it put the singer in the limelight. In 1996, she collaborated with Jermaine Dpri as well as Timbaland on her album, One In A Million, that included the top-selling track If Your Girl Only Knew. With the success of this album, Aaliyah received international recognition as an R&B artist. Aaliyah starred alongside the legendary martial artist Jet-Li in Romeo Must Die (2000) which was an action-packed romantic film. Joel Silver, the film producer, saw her during an awards show and suggested her the part. The year 2002 was the time she appeared as involved in the Anne Rice-produced horror film Queen of the Damned. 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). In 1999, 2001 2002 and 2003, she 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. Her birthplace was in Connecticut to a family of Indian descent. Mann is the abbreviation of her marriage first name Mankad. She uses Aarti Mann and Aarti Majumdar for her professional names. Though she started her career in film and TV with a few minor parts, her acting career started to gain speed in the late 2000s. Her other notable projects include Grey's Anatomy, Suits and Leverage. The actress has also been featured in major commercials for brands like Volvo, an international auto manufacturer. The actress currently resides with her family in Los Angeles along with her spouse, daughter, and husband. She is also pursuing her acting career.