In a captivating story about life, death, and the mysteries beyond, actor Shiv Grewel shares his incredible journey with the afterlife. In 2013, Grewel went through a sudden cardiac arrest and was declared dead for a whopping seven minutes. What he describes experiencing during those moments is truly extraordinary.
On that critical day, Grewel and his wife Alison had a relaxed lunch at a nearby French restaurant in southeast London. Despite feeling fine during the meal, Grewel unexpectedly became tired and had difficulty communicating on their way home.
Concerned about his condition, Alison called NHS Direct for advice. Unfortunately, Grewel’s health declined rapidly, and his life was in jeopardy as his heart stopped.
Paramedics arrived just in time, administering CPR to revive Grewel from the edge of death. In a miraculous turn of events, he regained consciousness after being officially dead for seven minutes.
Grewel vividly remembers his extraordinary experience, expressing, “I knew, somehow, that I was dead. I was aware my brain was dying and crying out for help. But, at the same time, I felt things completely separate from my body. It was like I was in a void but could feel emotions and sensations.”
Grewel describes his experience in the afterlife as a “cosmic journey.” He translates this profound encounter into his art, sharing it through paintings displayed in his exhibition, ‘Reboot,’ at the Karma Sanctum Hotel in London.
During his time beyond, Grewel believes he had various options, including the possibility of reincarnation. However, his strong desire to come back to the material world and be with his beloved wife never wavered. “I demanded that I was coming back, and I got my wish,” he confidently stated.
Describing the afterlife, Grewel compared it to “a waking dream,” where he existed without a physical body but remained keenly aware of emotions and sensations. He recalled moments of weightlessness, similar to swimming through water, and surreal visions of celestial bodies like the moon and meteorites.
Grewel’s return to the living world posed challenges. Medical interventions, including the placement of a stent in his main artery and an induced coma, were necessary to save his life. Five years later, he still faces difficulties with mobility and speech and has developed epilepsy. Nevertheless, his experience with the afterlife has left a lasting impact on him.
A self-described “scientifically-minded” person, Grewel has shifted his beliefs to accept the existence of an afterlife, despite his previous skepticism. He now holds a complex view on death, both less fearful and more apprehensive, recognizing the preciousness of every moment in life.
Eager to share his newfound perspective, Grewel highlights the importance of kindness as a “fundamental truth” for humanity’s evolution and improvement. In a world filled with uncertainty about what comes after death, Shiv Grewel’s extraordinary journey provides a glimpse into the mysteries of the afterlife and a deep appreciation for the beauty of life itself.
