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Roshan Sethi
Canadian physician and film director From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roshan Sethi is a Canadian physician and film director, currently working in the United States.[1]
Background
Originally from Calgary, Alberta,[1] Sethi 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.[2]
He was a co-creator of the American medical drama series The Resident, which ran for six seasons, 2018-2023.[3]
He still practices medicine part-time.[4]
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.[5] The film won the 2022 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.[6]
In 2022, he was a co-writer of the screenplay for Call Jane.[7]
He directed the films World's Best in 2023,[8] and A Nice Indian Boy in 2024.[9] "World's Best" was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy in 2025.[10]
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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.[1]
References
External links
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