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News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Was Photoshop Artist 'Atheist Krishna', Who Made PM Modi Laugh?
Last Updated: Atheist Krishna, a digital creator from Hyderabad, died on July 23 from pneumonia. Known for emotional Photoshop edits and satire, he was praised by PM Modi and Akshay Kumar. Atheist Krishna, a beloved digital creator from Hyderabad known for blending humour, satire, and emotion, passed away on July 23 due to complications from pneumonia. His demise was confirmed by his brother through a WhatsApp message and has deeply saddened the Indian internet community. Known online as 'Atheist Krishna," he rose to prominence for his clever memes, sharp satire, and, most notably, emotional Photoshop edits. His artwork, often depicting lost loved ones or cherished childhood moments, resonated with thousands, creating a unique blend of humour and heart that set him apart. Praised By PM Modi, Akshay Kumar Initially a niche creator, Krishna's, whose age in not known publicly, originality soon gained widespread recognition. WOOOOOW!!!!This is the best thing that happened to me on Twitter. Thank you @akshaykumar Sir. 🙏🙏 — Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) April 24, 2019 Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar once praised his work in a personal video message, saying, '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." Earlier, PM Modi also reposted one of his photoshopped video featuring him and wrote, 'Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight! " In recent weeks, Krishna was not keeping well and reportedly preparing for surgery when he contracted pneumonia. His condition deteriorated quickly, and he passed away at 4:30 am on Tuesday. His death was first announced by an internet user @nainaverse and was later confirmed by his family. Tributes Pour In Since then, tributes have poured in across social media, with fans, creators, and public figures expressing grief. Actress Rupali Ganguly wrote, he 'wasn't just a master of visual satire, he was emotion wrapped in sarcasm and humour." She added, 'His Photoshop jokes made us smile and laugh, but his silence today leaves a void." Author Anand Ranganathan also paid tribute, calling Krishna 'a brilliant mind" and 'a kind-hearted soul," sharing one of his works that conveyed its message with 'a gentle smile." view comments Location : Hyderabad, India, India First Published: July 23, 2025, 16:30 IST News viral Who Was Photoshop Artist 'Atheist Krishna', Who Made PM Modi Laugh? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Atheist Krishna', meme artist who made PM Modi laugh, dies; who was he?
Atheist Krishna, a popular digital creator from Hyderabad known for photoshopping images and turning them into memes, passed away on July 23 due to complications from pneumonia. The news of his death was confirmed by his brother through a WhatsApp message. He gained recognition after his spoof video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi dancing on stage ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections went viral, prompting a reaction from PM Modi himself. Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. 😀😀😀 Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight! #PollHumour — 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. 🙏🙏 — 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… — 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.
Hans India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Beloved Meme Creator and Photoshop Artist ‘Atheist Krishna' Passes Away Due to Pneumonia
The internet community is mourning the untimely demise of Atheist Krishna, a popular digital creator celebrated for his humorous memes and emotionally powerful Photoshop edits. Krishna passed away at 4:30 AM on July 23 due to complications arising from pneumonia, according to a Whatsapp message confirmed by his brother. News of Krishna's passing first surfaced through a post by user @nainaverse, who revealed that he had been unwell and in need of surgery. Tragically, his condition worsened after contracting pneumonia. 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… — tere naina (@nainaverse) July 23, 2025 Known online as 'Atheist Krishna,' the Odisha-born artist, who had been based in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad, carved out a distinct niche on social media with his clever, sharply timed satire and deeply heartfelt image restorations. His content didn't just make people laugh; it often brought tears of joy, as he transformed old, tattered photographs into vibrant, lovingly restored keepsakes for families. His work garnered admiration from celebrities and political leaders alike. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar once sent him a heartfelt video message, saying, ' 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 skill to bring smile on 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 on people's face with your clean and honest humour. You will receive a lot of blessings. Keep it up, Krishna .' WOOOOOW!!!!This is the best thing that happened to me on Twitter. Thank you @akshaykumar Sir. 🙏🙏 — Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) April 24, 2019 The video was one of Krishna's viral creations, a spoof video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi dancing. It became a sensation ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a rare and light-hearted gesture, the Prime Minister himself re-shared the video, writing, 'Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight!' As fans, followers, and fellow creators share tributes across social media, Krishna is being remembered not just for his comic genius but for his unique ability to blend humour with humanity. Shocked and stunned by the tragic news of the passing away of @Atheist_Krishna. Such a kind-hearted soul. Gone too was a brilliant mind. Among his many remarkable works, this one stood out - delivering its message with a gentle smile. Journey on, dear friend. — Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) July 23, 2025
Mint
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Atheist Krishna? Man whose memes made PM Modi laugh, dies of Pneumonia
Atheist Krishna, a well-known internet creator celebrated for his humorous memes and touching Photoshop edits, has died due to complications from pneumonia. His passing has shocked his large online following, with tributes pouring in across social media. Krishna's witty and emotional content had earned him widespread recognition, including praise from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While his memes often brought laughter, his work also carried emotional depth - especially his restored photographs that touched the hearts of many. According to a post by X user @nainaverse, Krishna had been unwell and required surgery. However, he developed pneumonia, which worsened his condition. His brother later confirmed via WhatsApp that Krishna passed away at 4:30 am on July 23. His age is not publicly known, but his death at a young age has left fans and fellow creators mourning. '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 needed to be operated on. He caught pneumonia. At that time, he said, 'It would be a miracle if I survive this.' I couldn't stop thinking about it. Just yesterday, I couldn't wait and pinged too soon...' @nainaverse wrote, sharing a screenshot of their WhatsApp conversation. Krishna's creative work had once reached the highest levels. In a heartfelt video message, actor Akshay Kumar shared how he had shown one of Krishna's memes to Prime Minister Modi, who 'had a hearty laugh'. '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 skill to bring smile on 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 on people's face with your clean and honest humour. You will receive a lot of blessings. Keep it up, Krishna,' Kumar said in the video. PM Modi later reposted the video, writing: 'Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight!' Following the news of his death, heartfelt messages from celebrities, fellow content creators, and fans flooded X, where Krishna had nearly 4.3 lakh followers. 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.' Many fans remembered him as the 'Prince of Funny Photoshop Videos' and highlighted his 'fearless expression' and the emotional depth of his work. Atheist Krishna may be gone, but the joy he brought through his creativity and compassion will be long remembered by the digital community and beyond.
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Khloe Kardashian slammed for latest selfie just days after vowing to steer away from Photoshop
Khloe Kardashian has been slammed for her latest selfie just days after vowing to steer away from Photoshop. The 41-year-old appears to be in hot water with fans once again after stirring up a new controversy with her latest Instagram upload. The reality star recently spoke on an episode of her new podcast, Khloe in Wonderland, about her past obsession with editing her photos. She denied that she manipulates every picture but did candidly refer to her frequent use of photo-editing apps as 'humiliating.' 'There was a time that I definitely did. There was a time that I was around some people that would make me feel like I needed to,' Khloe said. 'I also think it was the era too. I felt like a lot of people were photoshopping, or heavily photoshopping, more than they do now. 'I do feel like there was a time that we all just got consumed in this filter lifestyle and we couldn't see ourselves without a filter.' She went on to say that she realizes now that her heavily-edited photos looked like 'cartoons.' 'I really had to reprogram my mind to be like, "Okay, we have to lay off the filters. This isn't real. That's not how I look and I don't want to look like that." 'It was a strange time,' the star said. But despite the seemingly honest reflection, some fans have pointed out that her latest Instagram post appears to be at odds with her sentiments. On Monday, Khloe uploaded selfies alongside two-year-old son Tatum, who she shares with Tristan Thompson. The duo gazed towards the camera before the mom-of-two captioned the snaps: 'Me and my forever.' But it did not take long for followers to speculate that those images were also heavily edited. 'Didn't she just make a statement saying she no longer uses photoshop?!?!?' one Reddit user commented under a grab of Khloe's Instagram post. 'In her head she must have rationalized that filters are not the same as FaceTune/Photoshop. Because otherwise what the hell was the point of that lie?!' another chimed in. 'I think she edited his face too,' another speculated. 'A completely different person in her face tuned pics versus in real life,' one user commented. Some fans went as far as to question the implications of Khloe's apparent continued use of filters, Photoshop, and other photo-editing platforms. 'The day will come (if it hasn't already) where the kids will ask why her photos look different to what they see in real life,' one user said.
