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Atheist Krishna, known for his humorous memes, which once made PM Modi smile, has died due to pneumonia. He was a popular content creator and a Photoshop editor with over 4.3 lakhs followers on X. His work was beyond entertainment and humour. He was known for transforming old, worn-out photographs into vibrant and life-like images that resonated and brought smiles to people’s faces. He received recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actor Akshay Kumar. With his sudden demise, his followers were left shocked, and the internet poured tribute to his creativity and kindness. 

According to a post by a user @nainaverse, Krishna had been unwell and required surgery, but unfortunately, he contracted pneumonia, which deteriorated his condition. The screenshot of a WhatsApp chat has gone viral in which Krishna’s brother confirmed that he died at 4:30 AM on July 23 due to pneumonia. His early age death has left his followers and community in shock.

Atheist Krishna’s Memes Made PM Modi Smile

Krishna’s humour caught Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attention, who was caught smiling on one of Krishna’s memes as revealed by Akshay Kumar in a video. Lauding Krishna’s humour, Akshay Kumar said, “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 skills to bring a smile to 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 to people's faces with your clean and honest humour. You will receive a lot of blessings. Keep it up, Krishna.”

Later, PM Modi reposted Kumar’s video and wrote, “Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight! "

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Internet Pours Tribute To Atheist Krishna

Following his sudden demise, numerous tributes poured in from fans, communities, fellow creators and even celebrities. In a post on X, actress 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.”

Scientist and author Anand Ranganathan wrote on X, “Shocked and stunned by the tragic news of the passing away of Atheist Krishna. Such a kind-hearted soul. Gone too soon. Krishna was a brilliant mind. Among his many remarkable works, this one stood out - delivering its message with a gentle smile. Journey on, dear friend."

Several fans took to X to share their grief on Atheist Krishna’s death. Many of them recalled his iconic contributions, humour and relatable work.

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