Popular internet creator Atheist Krishna, known for his witty memes and heartwarming Photoshop edits, has passed away due to complications arising from pneumonia. Krishna’s work had earned admiration from celebrities and leaders alike, including Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
News of his passing was shared by user @nainaverse, who posted a screenshot of a WhatsApp chat with Krishna’s brother confirming that he died at 4:30 am on July 23. Krishna had reportedly been unwell and needed surgery, but his condition worsened after he contracted pneumonia.
“Woke up to the terrible news of Atheist_Krishna passing away. He was one of the kindest people I met on this platform. On 10th July, he told me he was unwell and needed to be operated on. He caught pneumonia. At that time, he said, ‘It would be a miracle if I survive this.’ I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Just yesterday, I couldn’t wait and pinged him… Gone too soon…,” @nainaverse posted on X, along with a screenshot of their exchange.
Praised by PM Modi and Akshay Kumar for His Creative Genius
Krishna’s content gained massive traction online, blending humour with emotion in a unique way. Beyond jokes, he was known for restoring old, worn-out photographs, often bringing joy to families and individuals.
ALSO READ: #MeToo: Tanushree Dutta says she’s being harassed at home. Watch
His work once reached Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as revealed by Akshay Kumar in a video message.
“Hi Krishna, this is Akshay. Few of my friends know about you and follow your content. They told me about the incredible work you do with your Photoshop skill to bring smile on people’s faces. And recently I showed one of your memes to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he also had a hearty laugh… Keep bringing a smile on people’s face with your clean and honest humour. You will receive a lot of blessings. Keep it up, Krishna,” Kumar said.
PM Modi later reposted the video and commented, “Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight!”
Outpouring of Tributes on Social Media
Following the news of his death, tributes flooded social media. Actor Rupali Ganguly wrote, “The timeline feels emptier today! @Atheist_Krishna wasn’t just a master of visual satire, he was emotion wrapped in sarcasm and humour. His Photoshop jokes made us smile and laugh, but his silence today leaves a void. You’ll be missed, Krishna. Om Shanti.”
Fans and fellow creators remembered Krishna as the “Prince of Funny Photoshop Videos,” with many highlighting his “fearless expression” and the emotional depth of his work.
At the time of his death, Krishna had close to 4.3 lakh followers on X.
