Pervez Taufiq (Photo Credits: X / Twitter)
Indian-American wedding photographer Pervez Taufiq and his family were insulted upon their arrival at Los Angeles International Airport last week. A fellow traveler on a shuttle bus transfer was caught on video hurling abuses and racial slurs at Taufiq’s children. “Your family is from India, you have no respect, you have no rules…,” the woman shouted.
She continued, “You think you can push everyone, push, push, push. That’s what you think you are. You guys are f—ing crazy.”
Who Is Pervez Taufiq?
Pervez Taufiq is an award-winning Indian-American wedding photographer. He began his artistic career as the lead singer of the Boston-based band Living Syndication. While enjoying success as a musician, with performances in front of thousands and songs charting on radio and television, Taufiq also developed a passion for photography and videography. He now specializes in wedding photography, as highlighted on his website, P. Taufiq Photography.
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The Verbal Altercation Escalates
The woman didn’t stop her abusive tirade after Taufiq confronted her. Instead, she took out her phone and declared, “I’m going to record your f—ing tandoori ass,” as shown in a video shared by the photographer on social media.
What Sparked the Incident?
According to Taufiq, the altercation began when he checked on his 11-year-old child, who was seated a few rows ahead of the family during the shuttle ride. The woman, seated in the same row as his child, became irritated when Taufiq attempted to pass her and asked if she could return to her seat, The Post reported.
United Airlines Responds
United Airlines has placed the woman on its no-fly list following the incident. In the video, United staff members were seen addressing the woman after Taufiq requested that she leave the bus.