Dev Patel Reacts to San Francisco Lookalike Contest Honoring Him

The actor expressed humility and gratitude for the event, which celebrated South Asian representation and drew hundreds of attendees.

A Dev Patel lookalike contest held in San Francisco on November 10 attracted over 500 participants and spectators, celebrating South Asian representation.
Patel, speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival, said he was 'overwhelmed' and 'very touched' by the event, which he described as 'really amazing.'
The actor joked that the contestants were 'far more handsome and qualified' than he is and that he would have lost the contest himself.
The event, initially planned as a Robert Pattinson lookalike contest, was reimagined to highlight the local Indian community and its growing cultural presence.
The winner, Jaipreet Hundal, received a $50 prize, flowers, and a 'Monkey Man' statue, referencing Patel's directorial debut.