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[Satire] Who Was Atheist Krishna? Man Whose Memes Made PM Modi Laugh Dies of Pneumonia

ODISHA, INDIA, JUL 23 – Atheist Krishna battled pneumonia for 13 days before passing, leaving behind a legacy of humor and digital artistry praised by millions including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

  • On July 23, 2025, Radhakrishna Panga, known as Atheist Krishna, died in Hyderabad from pneumonia, his brother via WhatsApp chat confirmed.
  • On July 10, 2025, Atheist Krishna disclosed he had pneumonia; he died at 4:30 am on July 23, 2025, according to his brother via WhatsApp, after a prolonged health battle.
  • By July 8, Atheist Krishna had amassed 4.3 lakh followers, with his last post drawing widespread attention.
  • Fans and fellow creators flooded social media with tributes, mourning his digital artistry, with actress Rupali Ganguly describing him as a `master of visual satire`.
  • His legacy lives on through the digital art, blending humor with poignant moments, influencing meme culture and emotional storytelling worldwide.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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