Sanjay Mishra plays Parineeti Chopra's father in Jabariya Jodi, which has Sidharth Malhotra as a co-star. The character actor is known for his comic roles and deadpan humour, but in debutant director Prashant Singh's drama, he plays the quintessential small-town father.

The film is about the custom of groom kidnapping in Bihar. As it is Mishra's home state, it's a subject he is familiar with. He could give his own touch to the role. Though he is a strict father, Pari's street-smart character knows how to get the better of him.