The Digital World Remembers Atheist Krishna: A Satirist's Legacy
A Heartfelt Farewell to Atheist Krishna
Hyderabad: The online community is in mourning following the unexpected passing of 'Atheist Krishna', a cherished content creator known for his unique blend of humor, satire, and emotional insight. Krishna, whose birth name was Radhakrishna Panga, died early Wednesday due to pneumonia complications at the young age of 29.
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani shared her condolences, recognizing Krishna's significant influence on public discussions and the emotional depth of his creations.
She remarked, “His wit, creativity, and artistic flair made the internet smile.”
His wit, creativity, and artistic flair made the internet smile.
Om Shanti @Atheist_Krishna
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 23, 2025
The news of his death was initially reported by fellow creator @nainaverse on X, who shared screenshots of a WhatsApp chat with Krishna’s brother confirming the tragic news. Krishna had been suffering from a serious health issue that led to fluid accumulation in his lungs.
His last message, sent on July 10, included a hospital photo and a hopeful exchange with Naina, who encouraged him to stay strong. However, her follow-up message on July 22 went unanswered.
Krishna's brother later informed her of his passing at 4:30 a.m.
He gained fame through his distinctive Photoshop edits and humorous memes that resonated widely across India's digital space.
In 2019, actor Akshay Kumar recorded a video praising Krishna's work, stating: “Mere kuch dost hain jo tujhe jante hain… kamal ka jo kaam karta hai tu… to bring smile on people's face.”
Kumar also mentioned that he had shared one of Krishna's memes with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who found it amusing.
Tributes have been pouring in from various corners of the creative community.
Actress Rupali Ganguly expressed, “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.”
Krishna's legacy will endure through the countless images and moments he helped to restore, reimagine, and reframe. His work transcended mere digital art; it served as a bridge between memory and meaning, laughter and loss.