Malini was born on 26 May 1977, in Allahabad, India

She grew up in various countries as her parents worked with the Indian foreign service

She graduated from Maitreyi College, Delhi University

She founded her blog MissMalini.com in 2008 

In this she covering gossip and current events in Bollywood, Indian television, fashion, beauty and lifestyle

She has also guest anchored several television shows, including CNN-IBN's Tech Toyz[7] and UTV Bindass' Style Police

Malini has received much recognition over the years

She ranked #1 on IMPACT's 50 Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing and Advertising 2017