Autar Krishen Rehbar ( 16 August 1934 – 30 July 2020)[2] was an Indian dramatist, short story writer, literary historian and the former deputy director of Radio Kashmir, Srinagar.
[3] He wrote several books of short stories such as Talash (Search), and Bi Chus Tsur (I am a Thief).
Known for his contribution to Culture of Kashmir and art, his prominent writings included Mukht Lar, which consists history of Kashmiri literature.
He also produced a drama titled Badshah which was broadcast several times by the Radio Kashmir.
[5] In 2017, he became the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award winners in Kashmiri for his short story titled Yeli Parda Woth.