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Roshan Sethi
CitizenshipCanada
Known forFilm director, writer, physician
Notable workThe Resident
The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero
SpouseKaran Soni

Roshan Sethi is a Canadian physician, writer and film director, currently working in the United States.[1] In 2026, he published his debut novel, The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero.[2]

Background

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Originally from Calgary, Alberta,[1] Sethi is of Indian origin.[3] He worked as a radiation oncologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, before taking some time off to write for the medical drama series Code Black.[4]

He was a co-creator of the American medical drama series The Resident, which ran for six seasons, 2018–2023.[5]

He still practices medicine part-time.[6]

Film career

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He released his debut film 7 Days in 2021. The romantic comedy film was based in part on his experiences as a medical professional in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021.[7] The film won the 2022 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.[8]

In 2022, he was a co-writer of the screenplay for Call Jane.[9]

He directed the films World's Best in 2023,[10] and A Nice Indian Boy in 2024.[11] "World's Best" was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy in 2025.[12]

In 2026, Sethi wrote and directed The Surgeon, starring Michelle Yeoh, set for its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[13][14]

Personal life

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Sethi came out as gay at age 30. He is married to actor Karan Soni, who has been a credited cowriter and/or cast member in all of Sethi's films to date.[1][15]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Aparita Bhandari, "Calgary filmmaker dreams up a big gay Bollywood wedding in new rom-com". CBC Arts, April 4, 2025.
  2. ↑ The Simp. 2026-07-07. ISBN 978-1-6682-1102-1.
  3. ↑ "Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni interview". thenodmag.com. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
  4. ↑ Jamie Ducharme, "This Brigham and Women’s Resident Traded Hospitals for Hollywood". Boston Magazine, August 15, 2016.
  5. ↑ Jake Dee, "This 2018 Fox Series Is the Best Medical Drama Since House". Movieweb, April 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Roshan V. Sethi, MD - Brigham and Women's Hospital". physiciandirectory.brighamandwomens.org. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
  7. ↑ "The Cast and Crew of ‘7 Days’ on Reliving Quarantine as a Romantic Comedy". Variety, April 4, 2022.
  8. ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (2022-03-07). "Spirit Awards: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
  9. ↑ Stephanie Zacharek, "Elizabeth Banks Plays a Suburban Mom Who Finds Her Purpose in the Abortion Drama Call Jane". Time, October 27, 2022.
  10. ↑ Michael Nordine, "‘World’s Best’ Review: Roshan Sethi’s Coming-of-Age Dramedy Isn’t Exactly a Mic Drop". Variety, June 23, 2023.
  11. ↑ Proma Khosla, "‘A Nice Indian Boy’ Review: This Charming, if By-the-Book Interracial Rom-Com, Packs a Bollywood Twist". IndieWire, March 31, 2025.
  12. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (2025-03-16). "Children's and Family Emmy Awards: 'Percy Jackson,' 'Sesame Street' Universe, 'Orion and the Dark' Among Top Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
  13. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (May 11, 2025). "Michelle Yeoh To Star In Action Film 'The Surgeon' For 'John Wick' Outfit Thunder Road — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  14. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (August 4, 2026). "TIFF Centrepiece To Showcase 54 Features With Kamila Andini's 'Four Seasons In Java' & Avi Nesher's 'Our Loves' Among World Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  15. ↑ "A Nice Indian Boy: Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni on their historic gay rom-com". Gay Times Magazine. 2025-05-14. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
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