Vidya Viswanathan Pillai (born 26 November 1977)[2] is an Indian professional snooker player.
In recognition of her achievements, the Government of Karnataka bestowed her with the Ekalavya award in 2016 for outstanding performance in Sports.
Vidya Pillai credits former Indian international cricketer Hemang Badani for introducing her to the sport when she was aged 22,[4] and the late national billiards champion, TG Kamala Devi, for inspiring her.
[1] In 2017 she was a part of the Chennai Strikers in the Indian Cue Masters League, where she was teamed up with Pankaj Advani for mixed doubles.
Vidya Pillai made her first international appearance at the 2007 IBSF World Snooker Championship (Ladies) and lost in the quarter-finals.