I agree with Vijay. This is Elaeagnus indica of Elaeagnaceae family. Dear Prasanna,
Would you please tell me what was the color under the leaves Regards, Giby -- GIBY KURIAKOSE PhD Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Jakkur Post, Srirampura Bangalore- 560064 India Phone - +91 9448714856 (Mobile) visit my pictures @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/giby
