After the success of 'Raj', despite the possibility of a bright future in Bollywood, Malini gradually moved away from the acting world. Later, choosing a different kind of life, she built a farmstay and an initiative named 'The Slow Local' in the Sahyadri mountains of Maharashtra.

Recently, she has come before the camera again through a video series named 'The Slow Local Diaries'. About leaving Bollywood, Malini said she did not give up acting, just changed the direction of her life. She also hinted that she could return to acting if given the opportunity.

Currently, this once-discussed actress is spending her time with farming, nature and her own initiative.