The Kerala Story 2' actor Adti Bhatia meets Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon at 'Elle' event in New York
New York, June 26
Actor Aditi Bhatia recently met Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon at a promotional event for 'Elle,' the upcoming prequel series to the hit film 'Legally Blonde,' in New York.
The 'Kerala Story 2' actress shared pictures from the event on her Instagram Stories on Thursday. In the photos ,the actors were seen dressed in pink outfits, a colour closely linked with the 'Legally Blonde' franchise. Reese wore an off-shoulder pink dress, while Aditi chose a pastel embellished gown.
Another photo showed the two smiling and chatting together during a candid moment at the event.
Reese Witherspoon, who played the lead role in the 2001 film 'Legally Blonde,' is the executive producer of 'Elle.'
The series stars Lexi Minetree as a young Elle Woods and will premiere on Prime Video on July 1, 2026.
Set in 1995, Elle follows the early life of Elle Woods before she joined Harvard Law School. The series shows her school life, friendships, family relationships and the experiences that helped shape her future. The first season will have eight episodes, and Prime Video has already ordered a second season.
Released in 2001, Legally Blonde followed the journey of Elle Woods, a fashionable college student who joins law school and proves that she is much more than what people expect
Aditi Bhatia became a household name after she played Ruhi Bhalla in the television show 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.' She was recently seen in 'The Kerala Story 2' alongside Aishwarya Ojha and Ulka Gupta.
The film was a sequel to the National Award-winning 'The Kerala Story', which came out in 2023. It follows the lives of three young women who fall into what the film describes as deceptive marriages and face alleged forced religious conversions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm thrilled to see an Indian actress at such a big Hollywood event! The pink outfits are so fitting for Legally Blonde's vibe. But honestly, I wish Aditi would choose less divisive projects next time. The Kerala Story franchise spreads a lot of misinformation about our communities. Still, happy for her personally! Aditi Bhatia deserves this moment. 💖
This is fantastic! Indian actors are finally getting global recognition. Aditi's journey from TV serials to Hollywood events is inspirational. The Elle series sounds interesting too—I love how they're exploring Elle Woods' backstory. Prime Video is really stepping up its game. Jai Ho! 🙌🎬
It's great to see cross-cultural connections like this. Reese Witherspoon is such a class act, and Aditi looks stunning in that pastel gown. But I can't ignore the irony—The Kerala Story 2 promotes a very one-sided narrative, and now she's at a glamorous Hollywood event. Sometimes I feel our entertainment industry has double standards. Anyway, good luck to her! 🌸
As someone who follows Indian cinema, this is amazing! Aditi Bhatia is so talented, and meeting Reese must be a dream come true. The Legally Blonde prequel sounds fun—I hope Aditi gets more international projects. Pink power indeed! 💕
I'm conflicted. On one hand, I'm proud to see an Indian actress at such a prestigious event. On the other, The Kerala Story 2 is a problematic film that exploits the pain of real people. Aditi seems
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