London, Dec 31: Former `The O. C.' star Mischa Barton is embracing the Indian culture as she films for her new movie in the country based on real-life Bhopal industrial disaster.
The 22-year-old actress, who's is shooting in Hyderabad, is enjoying traditional fare, and is also learning to play sitar.
"I've been having an amazing spiritual exploration visiting Hindu temples and learning about Buddhism, both beautiful religions," the Daily Express quoted her as writing on her website.
"Hyderabad where we're filming is a real inspiration in the fact that Christians, Muslims and Hindus all get along so harmoniously," she added.
Barton is even impressed with the traditional `Masala Chai tea'.