This was Dimple Kapadia's first release in 11 years after Bobby 1973 but the film proved a failure. Her announced comeback film was Saagar but it was delayed. After Zakhmee Sher came Manzil Manzil and others than Saagar in 1985.
Dimple Kapadia regretted that she signed the film. She only signed the film because Sagaar kept getting delayed she needed the money.
The film was originally titled Paigham.
Makers of Saagar were disgruntled with Dimple for signing Zakhmi Sher in 1983.
Released on Diwali week in 1984.