Once a household name in Indian television and Bollywood, former CATS star Malini Sharma has swapped the glitz and glamour of Mumbai for a quiet life amidst farms and forests in the Sahyadri Hills. After her divorce from 'Tum Bin' actor Priyanshu Chatterjee and an exit from the industry, Sharma, who gained fame through music videos like "Kya Soorat Hai" and "Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag", has been living off the grid, operating a farmstay and promoting local produce under the name The Slow Local. Initially focusing on food, crafts, workshops, and pop-up events in Versova, her venture has since evolved into a full-fledged farm where she grows vegetables for guests and preserves much of the natural environment. Sharma's decision to leave the entertainment industry was a gradual process, with her walking away from a film project just 48 hours before its shoot in 2002. Now, she aims to provide organically grown food and a peaceful retreat from urban life at her farm.