Sher Shivaji was a historical film released in the year of 1987 under the banner of Maharashtra Govt. The movie was directed by Ram Gabale. The actors in the lead roles of the movie were Parikshit Sahani, Amrish Puri, Smita Patil and Asrani while Shreeram Lagoo, Ramesh Deo and Jayashree Gadkar were also present in the film. The music of the film was directed by Sudhir Phadke while the songs were sung by Dilraj Kaur, Anup Jalota, Mohammed Rafi, Usha Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

The title of the movie Sher Shivaji can tell us about the genre of the movie which happens to be a historic film. The movie was a usual flick that managed to pull the audience and grip them for a long time. The movie was directed by the director Ram Gabale who had directed many movies earlier like Tanhai released in 1961, Rahul released in 1964 and Badi Maa released in 1974 while his first film was Phool Aur Kaliyan released in 1961.

The male lead in the film was played by Parikshit Sahani who has acted in several movies like Samaj Ko Badal Dalo released in 1970, Hindustan Ki Kasam released in 1974, Desh Premee released in 1982 and Galion Ka Badshah released in 1989 among others while his debut movie was Anokhi Raat released in 1969. The female lead in the film was played by Smita Patil who has acted in movies like Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai, Mera Dost Mera Dushman, Angaarey while her first film was Charandas Chor released in 1975.

The songs of the movie are:
1.    Tu hi fakir tu hi hai rajasai naath tere hazaaro haath
2.    Bhola bhandaari sai bhola bhandaari
3.    Dam dam dam damru baaje are sainaath shiv shamboo baaje
4.    O dukhiyon ke daata bhole naath bhagwaan
5.    Sumar manwa sumar re panch tatav suvichaar