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{{short description|Kashmiri dramatist, writer (1934-2020)}}
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'''Autar Krishen Rehbar''' ( 16 August 1934 {{endash}} 30 July 2020)<ref name="Scoop News Jammu Kashmir 1934">{{cite web | title=AIKS condoles passing of Autar Krishen Rehbar | website=scoopnews.in | date=1934-08-16 | url=https://www.scoopnews.in/det.aspx?q=95180 | access-date=2021-05-01}}</ref> was an Indian dramatist, short story writer, literary historian and the former deputy director of [[Radio Kashmir]], [[Srinagar]].<ref name="dailyexcelsior.com">{{cite web | website=dailyexcelsior.com | date=2020-07-31 | url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/avtar-krishan-rehbar-passes-away/ |title=Avtar Krishan Rehbar passes away | access-date=2021-05-01}}</ref> He wrote several books of short stories such as ''Talash'' (Search), and ''Bi Chus Tsur'' (I am a Thief).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780195644463.001.0001/acref-9780195644463-e-0531 |title=Rahbar, Avtar Krishan |website=oxfordreference.com}}</ref>

He originally started his literary career as a teacher at [[Burn Hall School]], and later started working on [[Radio drama|radio play]]s.<ref name="Kashmir Images Newspaper 2020"/>

== Biography ==
He was born in 1933 in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. After obtaining his [[Post-graduation]], he joined Radio Kashmir where he produced dramas. Known for his contribution to [[Culture of Kashmir]] and art, his prominent writings included ''Mukht Lar'', which consists history of [[Literature of Kashmir|Kashmiri literature]]. He also produced a drama titled ''Badshah'' which was broadcast several times by the Radio Kashmir.<ref name="dailyexcelsior.com"/>

He produced some prominent programmes such as ''Raai Traai'' and ''Rang Haa'' His plays such as ''Reh Te Aab'', and ''Awlaad'' are considered one of the historical plays in [[Kashmiri language]]. He also wrote history of Kashmiri literature titled ''Kashre Adabich Tereekh'' (A history of Kashmiri literature).<ref name="Kashmir Images Newspaper 2020">{{cite web | title=Veteran broadcaster Avatar Kishen Rahbar passes away | website=Kashmir Images Newspaper | date=2020-08-01 | url=https://thekashmirimages.com/2020/08/01/veteran-broadcaster-avatar-kishen-rahbar-passes-away/ | access-date=2021-05-01}}</ref>

In 2017, he became the recipient of [[List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Kashmiri|Sahitya Akademi Award winners in Kashmiri]] for his short story titled ''Yeli Parda Woth''.<ref name="Tribuneindia News Service 2017">{{cite web | title=Guv congratulates Sahitya Akademi Award winners | website=Tribuneindia News Service | date=2017-12-23 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/j-k/guv-congratulates-sahitya-akademi-award-winners-517411 | access-date=2021-05-01}}</ref>

He died on 30 July 2020 in [[New Delhi]] after [[chronic condition]].<ref name="Kashmir Images Newspaper 2020"/>

== References ==
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[[Category:1934 births]]
[[Category:2020 deaths]]
[[Category:Kashmiri writers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male writers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights]]
[[Category:Kashmiri-language dramatists and playwrights]]
[[Category:Dramatists and playwrights from Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Kashmiri]]
[[Category:People from Srinagar]]

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