Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp is a 1980 comedy film based on the British situation comedy "Rising Damp", which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. The television series was, in turn, adapted from Eric Chappell's stage play "The Banana Box". Chappell adapted the play to television, and wrote the screenplay for this feature film. The film's director was Joseph McGrath. Leonard Rossiter plays Rupert Rigsby, the middle-aged landlord of a decrepit townhouse. Rigsby has fallen for his only female tenant, Ruth Jones (Frances de la Tour). Ruth, however, prefers Philip, who is much younger, more attractive, and more sophisticated
Roma (Don character) Roma (Don character) Roma is a fictional character in the "Don film series". The character was created by the screenwriters duo Salim-Javed. Roma first appeared in the 1978 film "Don" with Zeenat Aman portraying her and is portrayed by Priyanka Chopra in its 2006 remake and its sequel "Don 2" in 2011. In the original film, Roma plans to avenger her brother's death by killing Don, so she infiltrates Don's gang. Later she falls in love with Vijay when finds out about Don's death. In its 2006 remake, the character shares similar storyline until the end when it is revealed