Does BBC’s children’s news program ‘Newsround’ presenter Sonali Shah have a disability? Let’s find out.
Sonali Shah is an Indian-British presenter and newsreader. She became a household name after hosting BBC’s Escape to the Country.
She joined BBC World Service as a producer in 2002. She was also part of BBC’s other shows like World Business Report, The World Today, and Weekend Business.
She started presenting BBC’s children’s news program Newsround in July 2006. during her time on the show, she presented breakfast, afternoon, and weekend bulletins, and made Newsround Specials.
She left the show in 2011 and moved to BBC World News to present a daytime bulletin on the Weekend. Besides Escape to the Country, she currently presents The National Lottery Draws and Crimewatch.
What Disability Does Sonali Shah Have?
Sonali Shah does not have any disability.
It appears many fans mistook her for someone else with the same name as hers. The other Sonali Shah, as per her LinkedIn profile, is an independent academic researcher, writer, and lecturer at the University of Nottingham.
She identifies as a British-Indian disabled woman with cerebral palsy. She
However, BBC presenter Sonali is from Edgware, London, and attended Nottingham Trent University, obtaining a degree in Broadcasting and Journalism.
On the other hand, the other Ms. Shah has a doctorate in Occupational Psychology from the Loughborough University School of Business and Economics.
The two Ms. Shahs, although both of Indian-British heritage, are two different personalities. So, presenter and television journalist Sonali Shah does not have any disability.
Meet Sonali Shah Partner & Family
Sonali Shah is married to her partner Adarsh. The couple tied the knot back in May 2008. She spent two weeks in Mumbai and designed the wedding outfits herself.
She shares two adorable children with her husband. She welcomed her daughter Ariana in October 2013. She is eight years old now, reported Hello!.
She gave birth to her son Rafi in October 2016. He is five years old. The 41-year-old mostly keeps her personal life to herself but she once described her life as a rollercoaster ride as a working mother.
Fortunately, she received help from her amazing mother and mother-in-law, who helped take care of her kids when she is away to shoot for her shows.
Shah was born to an immigrant Indian family. Her parents ran a pharmacy.
What Is Sonali Shah Net Worth?
The verified net worth of Sonali Shah is not available at the moment.
She is an established new presenter and journalist so she may have collected a sound income from her work over the years.
As per BBC, the highest-paid BBC presenters earn salaries in the range of £154,999 to £1,750,000. So, Shah’s salary may also be in a similar figure.