Inside the Mind of Brig. SS Shekhawat: 21 Para SF, K*ll Count, Deadly Ops Experiences | Part 1

Correction | 24:58 Clarification from Brig. Saurabh Singh Shekhawat: the reference at this point to the Battle of Trafalgar is incorrect. Brig. Saurabh Singh Shekhawat’s great-grandfather served with the Mangal Lancers, Alwar State Cavalry Regiment, and fought in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. —————————— About Skyhigh India: Skyhigh India is India’s first and only international skydiving company, operating in the country for over 10 years with a 100% safety track record. Skyhigh India is an affiliate of the United States Parachute Association (USPA), the global governing body for skydiving, and operates aircraft certified by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India. With more than 12,000 jumps conducted over the last decade, Skyhigh India has played a central role in shaping India’s adventure tourism ecosystem. The company focuses on making world-class skydiving accessible within India, while maintaining international safety, training, and operational standards. Website: www.skyhighindia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyhighindi... Contact: +91 98188 90885 About the Founders Rudra Bhanu Solanki, Founder and CEO of Skyhigh India, is a pioneer in India’s adventure sports industry. He founded Skyhigh in 2016 and is a certified skydiving coach accredited by the United States Parachute Association. Rudra has completed over 700 jumps across 15 drop zones worldwide, bringing extensive global experience to India’s skydiving ecosystem. Digvijay Singh, Co-Founder of Skyhigh India, is a professional golfer, seasoned athlete, and adventure sports enthusiast. His first solo skydive in 2008 proved transformative, inspiring the vision of establishing a dedicated drop zone in India. Since then, he has completed over 200 solo skydives and continues to play an active role in Skyhigh India’s growth. ------------------------- Get the Calendar of Life (FREE): https://www.syllabusoflife.com/calend... Top Books Recommendations by Ravi Kapoor: https://youtube.com/shopcollection/SC... ------------------------- If you’re a founder, brand or institution building something that actually helps people… Reach out to us for deep-impact collaborations on collabwithravikapoor@gmail.com ------------------------- In this episode of "The Syllabus of Life", we have Brig. Saurabh Singh Shekhawat in conversation with IRS Ravi Kapoor. Brig. Saurabh Singh Shekhawat is one of the most decorated officers of the Indian Army, a Special Forces soldier and mountaineer, awarded the Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal for counter-insurgency operations and high-risk missions across some of India’s most hostile terrains. In this episode, Brig. Saurabh Singh Shekhawat and IRS Ravi Kapoor discuss: • Near-death moments faced during combat operations • The hardest operations in Kargil and Kupwara • The reality of close-quarter kill distances • What real combat feels like on the ground • Adrenaline without drugs or intoxication • Why Special Forces officers deliberately seek risk • Lessons drawn from Maharana Pratap and Shivaji Maharaj • Violence as a professional responsibility in warfare • Skydiving with a combat veteran as a test of fear and control This episode focuses on fear, discipline, decision-making under pressure, and how soldiers are trained to act when hesitation can cost lives. ————------------- My gear for shooting this video: Sony-ILCE-7M3-Full Frame Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/4l4KVLf Canon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/4c8UswO Logitech Tripod: https://amzn.to/3XFtffg Zoom H1 All Black (2024 Version): https://amzn.to/429Gypv  Shure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3RsSLAJ GODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/4hUP2H1 Rode Collar Mic: https://amzn.to/3E1UfyO --------------- For more podcasts like this one, subscribe to our channel. We regularly feature new episodes filled with valuable discussions and insights. About Ravi Kapoor: Ravi Kapoor is an ex-IRS officer, competitive powerlifter, chief mentor, TEDx speaker, and author. Additionally, Ravi holds an MA in clinical psychology and has chosen to focus on mentoring the next generation of civil servants. To know more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravikapoori... LinkedIn:   / ravi-kapoor-001bb1132   --------------- 0:00 Trailer