Ashley Rocharam – The Indian Skydiver Redefining Courage
Ashley Premchand Rocharam isn’t afraid of falling — he’s afraid of never jumping. A professional skydiver and instructor, Ashley has become a leading face of India’s adventure sports movement, blending technical skill with contagious enthusiasm.
His journey began with a single tandem dive on a trip to Thailand. What began as a once-in-a-lifetime experience soon became his calling. Today, Ashley is a certified AFF (Accelerated Freefall) instructor, training hundreds of new divers to take their first leap.
From 15,000 feet, Ashley finds clarity. “The sky teaches you humility,” he often says. “No matter how prepared you are, nature always has the final say.”
Beyond skydiving, Ashley advocates for adventure tourism and youth empowerment, organizing safety workshops and motivational talks across India. His life reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the decision to jump anyway.