Roshan Sethi
Roshan Sethi is a Canadian physician and film director, currently working in the United States.
Background
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, 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.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.