The Simp by Roshan Sethi
The epic rise and fall of Raj Ladlani - a queer Indian man whose big acting dreams are scuppered when he takes a job as an assistant for a nightmare power couple
EngrossingA Ripleyesque story of envy and self-abasement, cut through by a satire on the hypocrisies and pretensions of Hollywood -- James Cahill, author of
A searing, hilarious farce about race, class and power in Hollywood, which acts as an important parable about wealth and ambition and the things we must do to get ahead. Written with a director's eye for detail, an acerbic tone and a big heart, this is a searing satire about the film industry -- Nikesh Shukla, author of The Boxer
A searing, hilarious farce about race, class and power in Hollywood, which acts as an important parable about wealth and ambition and the things we must do to get ahead. Written with a director's eye for detail, an acerbic tone and a big heart, this is a searing satire about the film industry -- Nikesh Shukla, author of The Boxer
Roshan Sethi is a writer, director, and practicing oncologist. He is the co-creator of the Resident, which ran for six seasons on Fox. His directorial debut 7 Days won the Independent Spirit Award for best first feature. He subsequently directed World's Best for Disney+ and co-wrote the abortion drama Call Jane, which premiered at Sundance in 2022. His third film as a director, A Nice Indian Boy, was released in 2025 and received rave reviews, and his forthcoming film, The Surgeon, stars Michelle Yeoh and Martin Freeman.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781399755689 |
| ISBN 10 | 1399755684 |
| Title | The Simp |
| Author | Roshan Sethi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Sceptre |
| Year published | 2026-07-07 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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