Roshan Sethi is a Canadian physician, writer and film director, currently working in the United States. In 2026, he published his debut novel, The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero.
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Background
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Sethi is of Indian origin. 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.
He was a co-creator of the American medical drama series The Resident, which ran for six seasons, 2018–2023.
He still practices medicine part-time.
Film career
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. The film won the 2022 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.
In 2022, he was a co-writer of the screenplay for Call Jane.
He directed the films World's Best in 2023, and A Nice Indian Boy in 2024. "World's Best" was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy in 2025.
In 2026, Sethi wrote and directed The Surgeon, starring Michelle Yeoh, set for its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Personal life
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.
