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Mila Velshi (Ali Velshi’s mother) Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Education, Son, Husband and Net Worth

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Andrew Henderson

Updated on December 28, 2025

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Mila Velshi Biography Wiki

Mila Velshi is the mother of Ali Velshi, a Canadian television journalist, a senior economic as well as business correspondent for NBC News since October 2016, and also a co-anchor alongside Stephanie Ruhle of Velshi & Ruhle on MSNBC. She grew up in South Africa.

She is the wife of Murad Velshi who was born on April 4, 1935, in Pretoria, South Africa. He is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. Mila’s husband was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1987 to 1990. He represented the riding of Don Mills in Toronto.

Mila and her husband son’s Ali Velshi was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and grew up in Toronto, Ontario, since moving there in the year 1971. Ali Velshi is an Ismaili Muslim of Gujarati Indian descent as well as earned a degree in religious studies from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in the year 1994. During his time at Queen’s, he made news by organizing protests against Preston Manning as well as Canada’s Reform Party.

In the year 2010, Velshi was awarded the Queen’s University Alumni Achievement Award. Velshi was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by his alma mater in 2016. Previously he attended Toronto’s Northern Secondary School, during which time he was elected school president.

Velshi was married briefly in his 20s. In the year 2009, he married his second wife, New York-born hedge fund manager Lori Wachs, who is the president of Philadelphia-based Cross Ledge Investments, whom he met when she was a guest on his show. The couple has one child together, a daughter.

Mila Velshi Age

Mila Velshi was born in South Africa. However, the exact date of birth of Ali Velshi’s mother is not yet known to the public. As such, it is difficult to establish her actual age or when she celebrates her birthday. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.

Mila Velshi Height

Velshi stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available.

We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out. Her son’s Ali Velshi stands at a height of 5feet 10 inches(1.75 m or 175 cm)tall. Also, he weighs 196lbs (89 kg).

Mila Velshi Education

Velshi education details are not clear to the public.  Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.

Mila Velshi Parents and Siblings

Mila was born and grew up in South Africa. After doing our research, details about her parents are not known to the public, and it is also not known if she has any siblings. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Mila Velshi Husband Murad Velshi: Is she married?

Mila is married to  Murad Velshi. The couple has two children known as Ali Velshi, Ishrath Velshi.

Mila Velshi Husband Murad Velshi

Murad Velshi is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1987 to 1990. He represented the riding of Don Mills in Toronto.

Murad was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. He was a master baker as well as an entrepreneur prior to relocating to Kenya where he operated a real-estate company. After moving to Canada in the year 1971, he established a chain of travel agencies in Toronto and Vancouver. Worked as president of the Flemingdon Health Centre as well as President of North York Red Cross.

His son, Ali Velshi, was a senior business correspondent as well as a news anchor for CNN. After leaving CNN Ali Velshi went to Al Jazeera America in the year 2013 and left in April 2016. Ali Velshi joined MSNBC in October in the year 2016 where he is a news anchor for MSNBC Live as well as a co-anchor for the show Velshi & Ruhle.

Mila Velshi Husband Age and Murad Velshi Age

Murad Velshi was born on 4 April 1935, in Pretoria, South Africa. Velshi celebrates his birthday on April 4 every year. He is 85 years old as of 2020. Velshi will be 86 years old on April 4, 2021.

Mila Velshi Son Ali Velshi and Murad Velshi  Son

Ali Velshi is a Canadian television journalist born and brought up in Nairobi, Kenya. Currently, Veshi is a senior economic and business correspondent for NBC News. Additionally, Ali is a co-anchor with Stephanie Ruhle of Velshi & Ruhle on MSNBC News.

Previously, before joining NBC News, Ali was a chief business correspondent, anchor, and co-host of CNN News. In addition to that, Ali was a host of the Ali Veshi on Target until Al Jazeera America for Al Jazeera America.

Mila Velshi Son Age and Ali Velshi Age

Velshi is 50 years old as of 2019, she was born on October 29th, 1969, in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. He celebrates his birthday every October 29th of every year. Velshi will be turning 51 years old on October 29th, 2020. His birth sign is Scorpio. Velshi is an alma mater from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

He holds a degree in religious studies. Velshi graduated in 1994. Also, Ali is a graduate of Nothern Secondary School in Toronto. He was the school president. Velshi holds a Queen’s University Alumni Achievement Award in 2010. Additionally, Ali has an honorary doctorate of laws.

Mila Velshi Net Worth

Velshi has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.

Mila Velshi Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mila Velshi.

Mila Velshi Wiki

  • Full Names: Mila Velshi
  • Popular As: Ali Velshi’s mother
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: To be updated
  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
  • Religion: To be updated
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Mila Velshi Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: To be updated
  • Zodiac Sign: To be updated
  • Date of Birth: To be updated
  • Place of Birth: South Africa
  • Birthday: To be updated

Mila Velshi Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be updated
  • Height / How Tall?: Average
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: To  be updated
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  • Shoe Size: To  be updated
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Mila VelshiFamily and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): To  be updated
  • Mother: To  be updated
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To  be updated
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to Murad Velshi
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children:  Sons (Ali Velshi)

Mila Velshi Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: Under Review
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Under Review

Frequently Asked Questions About Mila Velshi

Who is Mila Velshi?

Mila Velshi is the mother of Ali Velshi, a Canadian television journalist, a senior economic as well as business correspondent for NBC News since October 2016, and also a co-anchor alongside Stephanie Ruhle of Velshi & Ruhle on MSNBC. She grew up in South Africa.

How old is Mila Velshi?

Mila Velshi was born in South Africa, she has not shared her date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2020.

How tall is Mila Velshi?

Velshi stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Mila Velshi married?

Yes, she is married to Murad Velshi. The couple has two children known as Ali Velshi, Ishrath Velshi.

How much is Mila Velshi worth?

Velshi has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

Where does Mila Velshi live?

Because of personal reasons Velshi has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Mila Velshi dead or alive?

Velshi is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Mila Velshi Now?

Mila personal reason is the mother of Ali Velshi, a Canadian television journalist, a senior economic as well as business correspondent for NBC News since October 2016, and also a co-anchor alongside Stephanie Ruhle of Velshi & Ruhle on MSNBC.

Mila Velshi Social Media Contacts

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