Radhakrishna Panga, widely known online as Atheist Krishna, passed away at 29 due to pneumonia in Hyderabad on July 23. Famous for his unique Photoshop memes, Krishna rose to fame after his edits caught the eye of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. His sudden death shocked fans and celebrities alike.
Atheist Krishna first shared he was ill with pneumonia in a message on July 10, saying “it’ll be a miracle if I survive.” His last post on X was on July 8. His brother confirmed he died at 4:30 a.m. in Hyderabad. Known as the “prince of funny Photoshop,” his works brought laughter and warmth to countless followers.
Tributes poured in across social media. Actress Rupali Ganguly praised his emotional style and humour. Many remembered him not just for jokes, but for touching photo restorations and sharp wit. His passing leaves a huge gap in India’s digital art world. What’s your memory of Krishna’s work?
