‘Atheist Krishna’, meme artist who made PM Modi laugh, dies; who was he?

Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. 😀😀😀

Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight! #PollHumour https://t.co/QNxB6KUQ3R

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 6, 2024

Fondly known as “Atheist Krishna,” he garnered a fan following, carving a niche with his satire, meme culture with emotionally resonant Photoshop edits.

In 2019, Akshay Kumar recorded a special video message for the creator. “Hi Krishna, this is Akshay,” the actor said. “Some of my friends follow your content and showed me the incredible work you do with Photoshop to bring smiles to people’s faces. I recently showed one of your memes to our Prime Minister, and he had a hearty laugh. Keep spreading joy with your clean and honest humour,” Kumar added.

WOOOOOW!!!!
This is the best thing that happened to me on Twitter. Thank you @akshaykumar Sir. 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/QOtJbTh65Z

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) April 24, 2019

In recent weeks, Krishna had reportedly been preparing for surgery when he contracted pneumonia. His condition deteriorated quickly, and he passed away at 4.30 am on Tuesday. News of his passing was first shared by X user @nainaverse and later confirmed by his family.

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 needs to be operated.
He caught pneumonia.

At that time, he said “it would be a miracle if I survive this.”

I… pic.twitter.com/Fmo6AJFZhW

— tere naina (@nainaverse) July 23, 2025

Soon after the news came to light, social media users paid their condolences, and remembered his craft. “This is shocking. He was so kind. Once I had requested him to PS my grandmoms pic as her last years were in bandage and I wished to have a family pic without the bandage. He immediately helped. He looked pretty young to leave. Om Shanti,” a user wrote.

“This is soo heartbreaking. Such a kind soul full of life and joy. Our twitter journey started almost together and had known him since. Just praying to Mahadev and Maa Adi Shakti to grant his soul mukti,” another user commented. “Sad to hear this. Was a kind and creative gentleman. May he rest in peace,” a third user reacted.