Satirist Radhakrishna Panga Passes Away

HYDERABAD– The digital world is mourning the untimely death of ‘Atheist Krishna’, a popular content creator known for his humor, satire, and emotional depth. Radhakrishna Panga, his real name, passed away in the  early morning hours of July 23 from pneumonia. He was 29.

The news of his passing was shared by fellow creator @nainaverse on X, who confirmed the loss with Krishna’s brother. Krishna had been battling a severe medical condition involving fluid buildup in his lungs. His last message, sent on July 10, was from the hospital.

Krishna rose to prominence with his unique Photoshop edits and witty memes that resonated across India. In 2019, actor Akshay Kumar praised his work in a video, revealing he even showed one of Krishna’s memes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who “had a hearty laugh.”

Tributes have poured in from the creative community. 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 humor.”

Krishna’s legacy lives on through his digital art, which many remember as a blend of laughter and poignant moments. (IANS)